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R28 SBL

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,011 mi
Last recorded233,011 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 233,011 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (secondary)parking brake, is lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run over the rear sub frame, then join to the offside & nearside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 233,011 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (secondary)parking brake, is lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run over the rear sub frame, then join to the offside & nearside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 231,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside as pipes run across axle to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 229,839 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in screen

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside lower outer rose joints have play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 229,829 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner rack arm inner ball joint seen moving because boot is split (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in screen

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside lower outer rose joints have play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 227,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

steering rack inner tie rod ball joint,has permissible play

Pass 29 May 2014 225,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 222,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 216,887 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 216,395 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 203,741 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield above rear silencer is insecure and hanging down onto silencer

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall but no cords are exposed

offside door mirror glass has faded

Fail 7 May 2010 203,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield above rear silencer is insecure and hanging down onto silencer

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall but no cords are exposed

offside door mirror glass has faded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 169,727 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2008 145,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 110,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,358 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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R28 SBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R28 SBL, 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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R28 SBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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