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M16 CPN

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,330 mi
Last recorded200,330 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 200,330 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 200,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 182,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 182,025 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 165,687 miles

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

Offside and nearside front top ball joint boots split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 146,588 miles

offside and nearside front top ball joint boots split

Fail 25 Oct 2006 125,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 125,193 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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M16 CPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M16 CPN, 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.

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What year was M16 CPN registered?

M16 CPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M16 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 CPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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