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R5 NGE

2002 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto

Red Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,478 mi
Last recorded70,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NGE
MakeMercedes
ModelS320 CDI Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 65,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,407 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,197 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes S320 CDI Auto?

Based on 1,935 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
4,919
Miles/Year
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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R5 NGE is a 2002 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto in Red with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes S320 CDI Auto fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 NGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was R5 NGE registered?

R5 NGE is a 2002 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is R5 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 NGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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