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X303 DDA

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,678 mi
Last recorded138,678 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 138,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,198 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,525 miles

both rear tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,378 miles

Windscren crackd on zone B but does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 114,867 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,530 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 101,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,768 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,286 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 181,714 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,771 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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X303 DDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X303 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X303 DDA registered?

X303 DDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X303 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X303 DDA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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