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VRL 984S

2020 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,243 mi
Last recorded189,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 984S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2020
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 189,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 189,237 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm to 3 way arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VRL 984S is a 2020 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRL 984S, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VRL 984S registered?

VRL 984S is a 2020 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 February 2020.

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