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R887 KAF

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 107,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 107,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,651 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,599 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,599 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,602 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,117 miles

Drivers side washer nozzle outer jet not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F mirror secure however moves back and forward

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underside of car very dirty

inner rack joints both have movement

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Washer jet blocked O/S/F

polly belt perishing

rear disc corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,181 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,558 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2007 63,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 63,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 62,069 miles

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

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

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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R887 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R887 KAF, 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 R887 KAF registered?

R887 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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