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S553 WPU

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Purple Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 WPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,799 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,955 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,192 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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S553 WPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Purple with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S553 WPU, 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 S553 WPU registered?

S553 WPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S553 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 WPU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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