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S128 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 111,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 110,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre worn outer edge & slight worn inner edge

off side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre worn outer edge & slight worn inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 109,875 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 109,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,091 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 105,800 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 101,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,031 miles

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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S128 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S128 JGX, 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 S128 JGX registered?

S128 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S128 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 JGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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