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S576 ACT

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

386,173 mi
Last recorded386,173 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 ACT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 386,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 384,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 383,858 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose at wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 383,853 miles

Lower Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing fouling on tyres. (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel pipe chafing chaffing at various places. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 382,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside king pin bush worn

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

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

all wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 382,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside king pin bush worn

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

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

all wheel trims fitted

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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S576 ACT 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 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S576 ACT registered?

S576 ACT is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S576 ACT safe to buy?

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