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S157 AKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,246 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s rear tyre very close to legal limits

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,987 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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S157 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S157 AKP, 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 S157 AKP registered?

S157 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S157 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 AKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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