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S137 HLG

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,951 mi
Last recorded198,951 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 198,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 197,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 183,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 172,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 144,331 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 144,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 123,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,156 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 112,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,185 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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S137 HLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S137 HLG, 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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S137 HLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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