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R930 OPS

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slightest bit of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear-front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 70,103 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,364 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 65,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,031 miles

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

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

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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R930 OPS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R930 OPS, 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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R930 OPS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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