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T836 AYJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,264 mi
Last recorded135,264 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 135,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,181 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,181 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,886 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,643 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OSF fog light not working and lens damaged.

OSR tyre worn on edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,536 miles

Front registration plate reflective backing only just acceptable.

Inner edges of centre 3/4 of tread on both rear tyres only just legal, border line pass.

Suspect front inner brake pads worn low.

Winndscreen 'A' zone damage within limits.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 59,873 miles

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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T836 AYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T836 AYJ, 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 T836 AYJ registered?

T836 AYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T836 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T836 AYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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