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T663 XUY

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT663 XUY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

offside front foglight innactive

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,104 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 107,104 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,612 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 103,610 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear seat buckle outer casing missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,202 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 21 Feb 2011 101,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,241 miles

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

all suspension self levelling pipes very rusty

very rusty underneath at rear end

Fail 4 Feb 2010 97,232 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all suspension self levelling pipes very rusty

very rusty underneath at rear end

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,662 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 85,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T663 XUY 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 58.8%.

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 T663 XUY, 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 T663 XUY registered?

T663 XUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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