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R195 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,790 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak from differential

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,137 miles

All four outer shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,419 miles

advise brake pipes rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,314 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 43,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,404 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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R195 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R195 XKP, 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 R195 XKP registered?

R195 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R195 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 XKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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