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RJM 51R

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,223 mi
Last recorded136,223 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 51R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 136,223 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked. corrosion hole in n/s rear floor pan. rear axle forward support beam bushes in poor condition. o/s parking brake low in effort.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 136,223 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked. corrosion hole in n/s rear floor pan. rear axle front support beam bushes in poor condition. o/s parking brake low in effort.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 129,485 miles

n/s centre floor grommet hole edges corroded o/s parking brake low in effort

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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RJM 51R is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJM 51R, 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 RJM 51R registered?

RJM 51R is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 August 2002.

Is RJM 51R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJM 51R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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