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T479 DUP

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 DUP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,488 miles

bonnet catk broken

coil springs corroded

corrosion to under body

engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2013 146,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catk broken

coil springs corroded

corrosion to under body

engine under tray fitted

steel wheel fitted to o s f

Pass 5 Mar 2012 144,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 137,506 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 137,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 130,642 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 24 Feb 2010 130,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2009 124,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 119,318 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

slight play in o/s track control rod ball joint

steering column boot split under bonnet

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,272 miles

steering shaft boot split

Fail 2 Mar 2007 106,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

steering shaft boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side mirror lense insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2006 94,466 miles

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

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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T479 DUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T479 DUP, 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 T479 DUP registered?

T479 DUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T479 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T479 DUP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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