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W257 PTN

2000 Mercedes Unknown

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,074 mi
Last recorded210,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Unknown155,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 PTN
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 210,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 210,158 miles

Front Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 210,074 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 209,944 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 209,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 206,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded x2 (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle low

Fail 1 Feb 2021 206,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded x2 (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 199,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 195,577 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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W257 PTN is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 155,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W257 PTN registered?

W257 PTN is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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