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V864 XVL

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,783 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 89,773 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,139 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,083 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,137 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n,s,inner sill corroded

o,s, wing mirror faded but still usable

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 65,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 65,052 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2014 56,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,259 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 11,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 10,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,517 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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V864 XVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V864 XVL, 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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V864 XVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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