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S299 JRM

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

498,512 mi
Last recorded498,512 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 JRM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 498,512 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 498,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected no air pressure in bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Braking system leaking pipes to park brake chambers (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 498,512 miles

Braking system leaking from by parking brake lever in cab (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking parking brake chamber pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front of spring eyelet (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking air leaking by air bags (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 498,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 498,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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S299 JRM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S299 JRM registered?

S299 JRM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S299 JRM safe to buy?

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