MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
277,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for SGF 217Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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