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R100 ALC

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

435,061 mi
Last recorded435,061 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 ALC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 435,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 435,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 431,075 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 431,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 421,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 400,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 400,357 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 365,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 364,902 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R100 ALC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R100 ALC registered?

R100 ALC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R100 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 ALC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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