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S487 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,229 mi
Last recorded171,229 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 171,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid top up

Fail 6 Aug 2010 171,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid top up

Pass 22 Feb 2010 159,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 142,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 142,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 131,378 miles

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

slight damp on pump

Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 81,842 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 70,669 miles

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

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

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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S487 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S487 DKO, 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

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What year was S487 DKO registered?

S487 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S487 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S487 DKO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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