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T981 JUX

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,105 mi
Last recorded121,105 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 JUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 115,567 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 106,083 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,780 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,893 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,006 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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T981 JUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T981 JUX, 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 T981 JUX registered?

T981 JUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T981 JUX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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