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S529 KST

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Purple Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,635 mi
Last recorded170,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 KST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 170,635 miles

front pads close to limit

slight play both front bottom balljoints

Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,065 miles

NSR brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007
Fail 3 Aug 2007 155,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 147,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 146,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 136,335 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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S529 KST is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Purple with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S529 KST, 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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What year was S529 KST registered?

S529 KST is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S529 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 KST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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