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F8 GBR

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 GBR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 20,579 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 20,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 20,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 20,473 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,534 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,226 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 20,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2017 82,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,103 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light doesn't work

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light doesn't work

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,913 miles

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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F8 GBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 F8 GBR, 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 F8 GBR registered?

F8 GBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F8 GBR safe to buy?

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