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E20 GWA

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,117 mi
Last recorded190,117 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 190,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 189,779 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 189,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to body mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet misaligned

Pass 29 Jan 2024 186,196 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 185,442 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides of vehicle, kickup set for european roads (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 184,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 181,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 176,627 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 176,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 167,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 156,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 151,713 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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E20 GWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 128,155 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 E20 GWA, 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 28 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 E20 GWA registered?

E20 GWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E20 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 GWA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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