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S72 RYD

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,026 mi
Last recorded47,026 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,057 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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S72 RYD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S72 RYD, 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 S72 RYD registered?

S72 RYD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S72 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 RYD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S72 RYD have outstanding finance?

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