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VIW 5532

1998 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 32092,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 5532
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,136 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,267 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 116,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,720 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,406 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 113,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 110,228 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 26 Nov 2012 108,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 103,334 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,342 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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VIW 5532 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VIW 5532, 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 VIW 5532 registered?

VIW 5532 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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