MOT Status
ValidMileage
210,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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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.
Is W257 PTN safe to buy?
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