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S132 MSS

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,758 mi
Last recorded180,758 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 180,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 180,758 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 176,716 miles

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

inner wing starting to deteriate outwith 30cm of component

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2013 176,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

inner wing starting to deteriate outwith 30cm of component

light scratches on windscreen

noise at n/s rear brake

Pass 1 Nov 2012 761,594 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 761,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 162,138 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2011 162,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 155,461 miles

front offside fog lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Nov 2010 155,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front offside fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2009 141,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 141,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 131,960 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 131,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 106,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 94,017 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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S132 MSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S132 MSS, 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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S132 MSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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