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S379 DFC

1998 Mercedes Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

248,501 mi
Last recorded248,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 DFC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 248,501 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front underside corroded but not within prescribe area

Front vallace corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front mudguard insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2022 248,433 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front underside corroded but not within prescribe area

Front vallace corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front mudguard insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2022 248,300 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury panel by door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted yoke lock nut insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded scuttle area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted yoke lock nut insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers belt top mount not attached (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

Pass 25 Sep 2020 246,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 246,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction rear camera monitor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 245,772 miles

Central Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside 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))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 244,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose not visable but feel rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose not visable but feels rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 244,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose not visable but feel rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose not visable but feels rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 244,220 miles

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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S379 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in Multi-colour with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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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S379 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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