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Q662HVG

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ662HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,471 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 110,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,892 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 96,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 92,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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Q662HVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 Q662HVG, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q662HVG registered?

Q662HVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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