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FLZ 1892

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,288 mi
Last recorded155,288 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 1892
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 155,288 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 155,288 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,817 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 146,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 136,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 124,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,375 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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FLZ 1892 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 108,099 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 FLZ 1892, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLZ 1892 registered?

FLZ 1892 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FLZ 1892 safe to buy?

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