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R403 PSH

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 PSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,198 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED NOT HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SILLS CORRODING

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 111,188 miles

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

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

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

All suspension covered in rust.

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear outer seals corroding, not hold.

Offside & nearside front inner wings corroding, not hold.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 105,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 97,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,083 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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R403 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R403 PSH, 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 R403 PSH registered?

R403 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R403 PSH safe to buy?

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