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S775 AGJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 150,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 150,391 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired spring support (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,246 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 150,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,315 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 147,315 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp aim only just met the legal requirement

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp aim only just met the legal requirement

Fail 21 Nov 2015 143,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp aim only just met the legal requirement

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp aim only just met the legal requirement

Pass 22 Nov 2014 136,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 136,281 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 131,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 107,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,318 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 84,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,542 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 73,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,474 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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S775 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S775 AGJ, 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 S775 AGJ registered?

S775 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S775 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 AGJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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