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R562 ARP

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,883 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 106,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear seats not fitted, seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,874 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 99,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,377 miles

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

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

srs light on

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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R562 ARP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R562 ARP, 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 R562 ARP registered?

R562 ARP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R562 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 ARP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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