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R760 XDC

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

303,848 mi
Last recorded303,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 XDC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 303,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 19 Jul 2023 303,702 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2022 300,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 292,500 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery trays corroded

body mountings missing and poor fixing of the rear body to the chassis.

front tyre 10years old or older unable to see rear tyre dates

welding repairs n/s and o/s seat mounting point area

Fail 25 May 2021 292,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section missing to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front anchor point (fresh break) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body only has 6 mounting points (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slipper worn

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery trays corrded

front tyres 10 years old or older

unable to find tyre dates on the rear tyres

wheel arch's covered in underseal

Fail 11 May 2021 292,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body only has 6 mounting points (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear leaf spring slipper worn

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

arch's slightly corroded

battery trays corrded

front tyres 10 years old or older

unable to find tyre dates on the rear tyres

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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R760 XDC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R760 XDC registered?

R760 XDC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R760 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 XDC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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