MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
insecure battery
rear exhaust pipe and rubber hangers deteriorating
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
insecure battery
rear exhaust pipe and rubber hangers deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
body work badly corroded
n/s rear chassis leg badly corroded
play in n/s front steering idler
rear suspension getting soft
underbody badly corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
body work badly corroded
both front tyres worn on edge
n/s rear chassis leg badly corroded
rear suspension getting soft
underbody badly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body work & underbody very corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body work & underbody very corroded
advises same as first test
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
heavy rusting on and near suspension
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
slight free play at steering wheel
slight runout on front and rear brakes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
heavy rusting on and near suspension
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
slight free play at steering wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RDZ 1088 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 100,262 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 RDZ 1088, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RDZ 1088 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 February 2001.
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