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S326 SAS

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 SAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 162,004 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened borderline excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear, borderline excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 154,563 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight crossion all round and crodded sub fram

Fail 28 Aug 2018 154,563 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight crossion all round and crodded sub fram

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,762 miles

slight diesel leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 146,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

slight diesel leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 141,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wing repeter lens missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare fitted n/s/f

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion developing in o/s & n/s/f wings

Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion developing in o/s & n/s/f wings

Pass 8 Aug 2013 123,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 101,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,964 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,964 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 91,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear reg plates slightly fading advise replacing

Pass 18 May 2007 86,078 miles

rear brake discs are slightly scored and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,645 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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S326 SAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 123,357 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 S326 SAS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S326 SAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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