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T883 FGT

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,792 mi
Last recorded156,792 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT883 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 156,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 156,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 151,318 miles

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

gearbox under tray is broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 151,318 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

gearbox under tray is broken

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 138,343 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 138,343 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,165 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 127,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,640 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 114,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,641 miles

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 11 Jun 2007 80,133 miles

Note: O/s rear tyre has worn to its limit& rear flashers are fading in colour. † † † † † † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,220 miles

1 WIPER BLADE SMEERING. † †2 rear flasher lamps are fading; Thanx.

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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T883 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T883 FGT, 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 T883 FGT registered?

T883 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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