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R271 GGP

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,468 mi
Last recorded259,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 259,468 miles

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

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

both front and rear outer arches corroded

both front tyres worn smooth outside centre 3/4 measurement

Fail 30 May 2014 259,428 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front and rear outer arches corroded

both front tyres worn smooth outside centre 3/4 measurement

Pass 9 May 2013 245,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all arches corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2013 245,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all arches corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2012 234,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 225,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 216,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 202,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 192,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 178,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 159,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 159,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R271 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 GGP, 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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R271 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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