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W721 BAN

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 127,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,678 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and o/s rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,240 miles

o/s front and rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,129 miles

advise engine cover and undertrays fitted

advise exhaust system rusting

advise front brake discs rusting

Fail 1 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lower front to rear at joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise all brake discs rustig

advise engine cover and under tray fitted

advise exhaust system corroded

advise rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,986 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

all exaust system corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 112,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all brake pipescorroded

exaust heat shield insecure

o/sfront brakediscs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,570 miles

Oil leak

advise all brake pipes rusting

advise chip in B zone of windscreen less than 40m/m

advise exhaust silencers corroded

advise front spot light broken

advise front tyres wearing on outer edge

advise inner face front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,835 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 64,476 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
Full Mercedes-benz 300 reliability report

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W721 BAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W721 BAN, 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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What year was W721 BAN registered?

W721 BAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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