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T686 RHO

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,121 mi
Last recorded215,121 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT686 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 215,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 215,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 207,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

residual fluid around suspension levelling valve

Pass 5 Feb 2015 199,633 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2014 193,194 miles

Fluid around suspension pipes at rear - no leak apparent

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 184,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary repair to hydraulic rear suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2012 177,829 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 174,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 162,706 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 162,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 151,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 138,679 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 138,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 123,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 108,780 miles

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

near side front wearing low on edges

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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T686 RHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T686 RHO, 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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T686 RHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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