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R539 EGD

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,305 mi
Last recorded115,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,141 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 114,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,470 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 108,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 106,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,227 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 102,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 90,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 90,361 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R539 EGD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R539 EGD, 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 R539 EGD registered?

R539 EGD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R539 EGD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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