MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIL 4731 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 94,448 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 VIL 4731, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VIL 4731 registered?
VIL 4731 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 2002.
Is VIL 4731 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIL 4731 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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