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R694 HTW

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,446 mi
Last recorded108,446 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,103 miles

brake pipe front to back corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

n/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 92,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,574 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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R694 HTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R694 HTW, 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 R694 HTW registered?

R694 HTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R694 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 HTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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