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RAZ 7885

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 7885
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,208 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,205 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 94,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,354 miles

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,916 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 86,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,189 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 78,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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RAZ 7885 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAZ 7885, 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

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What year was RAZ 7885 registered?

RAZ 7885 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is RAZ 7885 safe to buy?

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