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T899 WVA

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,584 mi
Last recorded151,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 151,582 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,923 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 143,630 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 134,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 127,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 127,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,514 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 119,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 108,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 108,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,202 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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T899 WVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T899 WVA, 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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T899 WVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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