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J20326

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20326
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 141,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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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J20326 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 118,801 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 J20326, 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 30 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 J20326 registered?

J20326 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is J20326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20326 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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