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BAZ 2202

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2202
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,778 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 83,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 83,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight movement in anti roll bar link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front jacking point starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,818 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,818 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" specific fitment (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,257 miles

advise n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,611 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,348 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner eedge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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BAZ 2202 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAZ 2202, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAZ 2202 registered?

BAZ 2202 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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