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S513 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,279 mi
Last recorded67,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,975 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,793 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,137 miles

All four tyres have age cracks appearing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,053 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,988 miles

both rear discs inner surfaces corroded & slightly pitted.

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 42,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,864 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s tyres cracked walls. check pressures

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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S513 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S513 GUF, 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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How do I check the history of S513 GUF?

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What year was S513 GUF registered?

S513 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S513 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 GUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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