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S808 TET

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 TET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,615 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

rear tyres 3.5 mm

slight play in os bottom balljoint

Fail 9 Aug 2010 107,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

rear tyres 3.5 mm

slight play in os bottom balljoint

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,791 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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S808 TET is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 S808 TET, 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 S808 TET registered?

S808 TET is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S808 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 TET 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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