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SUI 7837

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

365,284 mi
Last recorded365,284 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 7837
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 365,284 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Brake air tanks (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area badly corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outriggers & side pannel support frames baddly corroded But secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outriggers & side pannel support frames baddly corroded But secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area badly corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 365,284 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Brake air tanks (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area badly corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outriggers & side pannel support frames baddly corroded But secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outriggers & side pannel support frames baddly corroded But secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area badly corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 363,444 miles

Nearside Front slight heat cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2018 359,596 miles

vehicle out rigs have excess corrosion , vehicle under side has corrosion but not structural

Pass 4 Jul 2017 358,600 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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SUI 7837 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SUI 7837 is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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