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S762 AJL

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,491 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seel and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,570 miles

both rear tyres wear on inner edges

rust on rear brake faces

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,564 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wear on inner edges

rust on rear brake faces

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,419 miles

both front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,501 miles

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

slight cracking rear flexi brake hose casings

slight wear n/s front bottom balljoint

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,070 miles

Oil leak

slight wear n/s front track rod

Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,402 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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S762 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S762 AJL, 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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S762 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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