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SGF 217Y

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

277,135 mi
Last recorded277,135 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 217Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,938cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 277,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 277,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hole in front end of n/s body sill

n/s bonnet hinge broken

n/s suspension sits low

Pass 12 May 2006 264,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 264,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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SGF 217Y is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,938cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 80,208 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 SGF 217Y, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGF 217Y registered?

SGF 217Y is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is SGF 217Y safe to buy?

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