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M33 WDC

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,849 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Front fog lamps inoperative

Wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,950 miles

Bonnet cable not connected to lever in car.

Offside front sidelamp dim.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cable not connected to lever in car.

Offside front sidelamp dim.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,721 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 95,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Offside front sidelight dull

Rear exhaust heat sheilding loose

Rear number plate in poor condition

Various brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Wiper smearing the screen slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 93,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,042 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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M33 WDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M33 WDC, 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.

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M33 WDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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