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V129 HWA

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 HWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 65,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure bolt missing from clamp and mount broken/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,023 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,581 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,963 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,889 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 51,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,486 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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V129 HWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 80,208 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 V129 HWA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V129 HWA registered?

V129 HWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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