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R266 CVM

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,756 mi
Last recorded129,756 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 129,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,619 miles

Movement in both front and n/s/r hubs. Centre exhaust metal hanger fractured. Rear brake imbalance.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,616 miles

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

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

Movement in both front and n/s/r hubs. Centre exhaust metal hanger fractured. Rear brake imbalance.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 87,611 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff to propshaft leaking oil ---STRONG ADVISE----

Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,863 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R266 CVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R266 CVM, 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 R266 CVM registered?

R266 CVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R266 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 CVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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