MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread
Various metal brake pipes corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread
Various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
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N398 FYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N398 FYD, 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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N398 FYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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