MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
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R797 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R797 FOO, 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 R797 FOO registered?
R797 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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