MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust box braket slight broken
Offside Front Lower Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box braket slight broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
off side front fog light inop
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
off side rear tyre outher wall slight crack
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
off side rear tyre outher wall slight crack
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
off side front door mirror glass deteriorated
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S231 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 S231 JLM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S231 JLM?
You can check the full history of S231 JLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S231 JLM registered?
S231 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S231 JLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S231 JLM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S231 JLM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S231 JLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.