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N353 WUP

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,095 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,095 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,689 miles

Central exhaust box outer cover is starting to rust

front and rear brake discs are starting to pit

Pass 19 Jun 2020 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 118,319 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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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N353 WUP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N353 WUP, 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 N353 WUP registered?

N353 WUP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N353 WUP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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