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R672 SER

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,647 mi
Last recorded196,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 SER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 196,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 151,442 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2007 136,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 136,467 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 117,736 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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R672 SER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R672 SER, 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 R672 SER?

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What year was R672 SER registered?

R672 SER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R672 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 SER shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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