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R210 WNT

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,678 mi
Last recorded185,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 185,678 miles

N/S rear number plate bulb out

front pads low

slight corrosion both rear wheel arch

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play N/S inner rack joint

Pass 9 Jun 2017 174,233 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 174,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 162,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 150,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,761 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,168 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,114 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 95,692 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 95,686 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,016 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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R210 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R210 WNT, 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 R210 WNT registered?

R210 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R210 WNT safe to buy?

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