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R118 TKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 TKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,820 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,820 miles

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

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

near side raer shock absorber slight leak .

offside rear shock absorber has slight leak

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,373 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2005 46,723 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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R118 TKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R118 TKP, 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 R118 TKP registered?

R118 TKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is R118 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 TKP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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