MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
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OV52 PXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 94,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 PXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OV52 PXU registered?
OV52 PXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 December 2002.
Is OV52 PXU safe to buy?
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