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R98 EGN

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 EGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,365 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 70,464 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 70,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,384 miles

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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R98 EGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R98 EGN, 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 R98 EGN registered?

R98 EGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is R98 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 EGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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