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SRP 463

2012 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,987 mi
Last recorded28,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRP 463
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 28,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,313 miles

small hole n\s floor pan at the rear

Pass 15 Dec 2023 93,668 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 93,668 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,919 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,188 miles

all coil springs slightly corrroded

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,801 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 49,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to check body sills due to plastic covres

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,011 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to check body sills due to plastic covres

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 36,950 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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SRP 463 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SRP 463, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SRP 463 registered?

SRP 463 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SRP 463 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRP 463 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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