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196 FUM

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration196 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,312 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,727 miles

Offside Front side repeater dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 82,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,164 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 76,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,942 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,415 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,584 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,098 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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196 FUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 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 196 FUM, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 196 FUM registered?

196 FUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is 196 FUM safe to buy?

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