MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Oil leak
chip in screen not in drivers view of the road
Fluid around suspension pipes at rear - no leak apparent
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Temporary repair to hydraulic rear suspension
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is T686 RHO safe to buy?
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