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T811 PTG

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,739 mi
Last recorded124,739 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT811 PTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 124,739 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 124,707 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,828 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 111,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

oil level just above min

Pass 11 May 2013 103,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front fog light inop.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front fog light inop.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,189 miles

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

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,229 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Front wiper slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,344 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 83,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,227 miles

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

The nearside front upper coil spring mount is slightly corroded

The offside rear upper front suspension link bush is slightly worn and perished

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 58,067 miles

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)

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

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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T811 PTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T811 PTG, 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 T811 PTG registered?

T811 PTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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