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X54 HTF

2001 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,453 mi
Last recorded254,453 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 300100,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 HTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 254,453 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 254,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front rear going into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 254,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 247,978 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 243,390 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2013 243,389 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Dec 2012 237,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 220,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 197,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 182,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 168,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 136,144 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 119,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 119,588 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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X54 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 100,262 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 X54 HTF, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X54 HTF registered?

X54 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X54 HTF safe to buy?

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