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S609 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 96,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 87,037 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 72,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,397 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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S609 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S609 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 S609 DKO registered?

S609 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S609 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 DKO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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