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S758 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,359 mi
Last recorded147,359 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 126,276 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 124,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,849 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,843 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,839 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting brokern but not affecting full support of exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,839 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting brokern but not affecting full support of exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting brokern but not affecting full support of exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2013 106,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting brokern but not affecting full support of exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,356 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cat worn

n/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,365 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,335 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 54,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S758 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S758 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.

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S758 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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