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W592 LEC

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,930 mi
Last recorded137,930 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW592 LEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 137,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 126,417 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 111,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 104,356 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 26 Mar 2013 89,220 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 24 May 2012 83,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2011 76,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2011 76,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 65,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,908 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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W592 LEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W592 LEC, 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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W592 LEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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