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R759 TGF

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,164 mi
Last recorded121,164 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 117,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 106,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 93,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,988 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,905 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 80,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R759 TGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R759 TGF, 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 R759 TGF registered?

R759 TGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is R759 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 TGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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