MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre and rear exhaust poor condition
rear metal brake pipes an d fuel slightly rustin g
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
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R353 GGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 108,099 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 R353 GGN, 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 29 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 R353 GGN registered?
R353 GGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R353 GGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R353 GGN shows 6 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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