MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pair (1.7.5a)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
informed by customer centre rear brake light is permanately disconnected
Slight crack in front number plate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no plate slightly deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S353 LTH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S353 LTH, 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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S353 LTH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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