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1 TAF

1995 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 320124,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WISHBONE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS AND MAY FAIL ON FLUCTUATION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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1 TAF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 124,309 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 1 TAF, 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 31 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 1 TAF registered?

1 TAF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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