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T307 EAG

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,886 mi
Last recorded205,886 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 205,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 202,997 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Fail 1 Sep 2020 202,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Pass 1 Apr 2019 188,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded - front inner arches

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2019 188,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded - front inner arches

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2018 183,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 183,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 177,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 171,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 164,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 164,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 157,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 151,690 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 151,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 146,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 141,581 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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T307 EAG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T307 EAG, 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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T307 EAG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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