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R93 VFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,836 mi
Last recorded174,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 174,836 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 174,836 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad ware light on.

centre stop not working.

offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 25 May 2013 168,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear steel rim.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 24 May 2013 168,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear steel rim.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 26 May 2012 156,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

transmission leak

Fail 25 May 2012 156,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

transmission leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose on rear 'box

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r brake shield touches disc

Pass 23 May 2011 144,930 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

play to possible o/s/f tie bar

water damage to rear no plate

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 23 May 2011 144,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

play to possible o/s/f tie bar

water damage to rear no plate

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 20 May 2010 133,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to fuel pipes

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

water damage to rear no plate

Fail 19 May 2010 133,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to fuel pipes

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 11 May 2009 120,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 107,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 85,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 70,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R93 VFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R93 VFJ, 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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R93 VFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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