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Q425FLK

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,968 mi
Last recorded179,968 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ425FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 179,968 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to go rusty.

Fuel lines corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Stonechip in n/s/f headlamp.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 177,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 178,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 172,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 172,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Q425FLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q425FLK, 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 Q425FLK registered?

Q425FLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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