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R300 CRB

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 97,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 89,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,915 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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R300 CRB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 CRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 CRB registered?

R300 CRB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R300 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 CRB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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