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R321 MFM

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,942 mi
Last recorded206,942 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 MFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 206,942 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 203,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 197,486 miles

SPARE WHEEL WELL BADLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 13 Feb 2012 197,486 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)

SPARE WHEEL WELL BADLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 7 Feb 2011 190,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on rear section of underside of vehilce

Pass 2 Mar 2010 179,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 179,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 171,428 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 162,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 162,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 143,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 133,530 miles

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

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)

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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R321 MFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R321 MFM, 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 R321 MFM registered?

R321 MFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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