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S588 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2010 133,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 114,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 86,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,204 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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S588 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S588 JGX, 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 S588 JGX registered?

S588 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S588 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 JGX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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