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S722 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,112 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bush's (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,056 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,161 miles

all four wheel arch area corroded

front exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,161 miles

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

all four wheel arch area corroded

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,763 miles

Oil leak

centre section exhaust joint corroded

o/s front coil spring corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 110,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,104 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,183 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

Offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2007 105,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 105,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 89,289 miles

Offside & Nearside front suspension coil springs has genral sureface corrosion

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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S722 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S722 JLM, 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 S722 JLM registered?

S722 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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