MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R28 SBL?
You can check the full history of R28 SBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R28 SBL registered?
R28 SBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R28 SBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R28 SBL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R28 SBL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R28 SBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.