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R175 GNB

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,120 mi
Last recorded176,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 176,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 176,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 159,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 159,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 142,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,687 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 108,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 94,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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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R175 GNB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R175 GNB, 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 R175 GNB registered?

R175 GNB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R175 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 GNB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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