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SL52 BYY

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

284,538 mi
Last recorded284,538 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 284,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 281,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 165,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 140,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 232,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 212,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 212,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 212,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 208,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 170,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 115,243 miles

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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SL52 BYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL52 BYY, 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 SL52 BYY registered?

SL52 BYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is SL52 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 BYY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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