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RDZ 1088

2001 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,789 mi
Last recorded184,789 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 300100,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 1088
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 184,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

insecure battery

rear exhaust pipe and rubber hangers deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2012 184,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 182,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 182,142 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 177,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 177,071 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 171,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 171,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 166,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 166,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 161,899 miles

advises same as first test

Fail 15 Feb 2007 161,899 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 151,399 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 151,399 miles

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.

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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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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What year was RDZ 1088 registered?

RDZ 1088 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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