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Y627 KGO

2001 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 300100,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 118,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,785 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust securing clamps spliting/cracked (still secure)

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

headlamp converters fitted,

parking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,878 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper steering column gator split.(Perished)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,242 miles

Nsf steering idle arm has slight play ina ball joint

steering damper bush has slight play.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 75,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake lights does not operate immedietly, when brake pedal is depressed

offside front has a non winter tyre fitted

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,292 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,713 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight room and rust at offside rear shock absorber lower bolt

Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight room and rust at offside rear shock absorber lower bolt

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,928 miles

Engine top cover fitted .

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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Y627 KGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 100,262 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y627 KGO, 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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Y627 KGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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