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T106 GKN

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,028 mi
Last recorded161,028 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT106 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 148,272 miles

cracked windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2016 137,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 136,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,620 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 132,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 130,421 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 127,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 127,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 112,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 112,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 101,877 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 84,691 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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T106 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 123,357 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 T106 GKN, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T106 GKN registered?

T106 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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The MOT history for T106 GKN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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