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T415 CPP

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 CPP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 122,311 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS MIRROR DAMAGED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 122,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS MIRROR DAMAGED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 112,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVY ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S MIRROR TAPED ON

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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

Fail 18 May 2012 112,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVY ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S MIRROR TAPED ON

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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

Pass 11 May 2011 101,277 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 101,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 98,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 98,192 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre bald on edges advise replacement (2155516V)

Fail 7 May 2009 94,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2009 94,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2008 91,304 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,295 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plates deteriorating

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,426 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 87,426 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slight deteriorated

near side rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

off side front door mirror cracked

slight smear from front wiper

Pass 5 May 2006 81,759 miles

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

near side front bottom ball joint slight lift

off side front slight movement in steering rack

off side mirror cracked

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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T415 CPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 T415 CPP, 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 T415 CPP registered?

T415 CPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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