MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inner edge
n/s rear tyre just legal
o/s front jacking point corroded and holed
splight play in steering rack and pinion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 BOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R455 BOE, 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 R455 BOE registered?
R455 BOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R455 BOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 BOE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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