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N449 UPC

1995 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

233,708 mi
Last recorded233,708 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 320124,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 233,708 miles

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 233,374 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 233,373 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 231,533 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 227,539 miles

Hole in nearside front inner wing at front

Fail 5 Dec 2013 227,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hole in nearside front inner wing at front

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 222,680 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 217,990 miles

Corrosion hole to nearside front inner wing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fuel pipes becoming coroded

Slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 217,990 miles

Corrosion hole to nearside front inner wing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fuel pipes becoming coroded

Slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2010 210,178 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 195,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 195,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 189,175 miles

Brake and fuel pipes are rusty.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Rear axle differenyial is leaking.

Registration plates are poor.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 189,175 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake and fuel pipes are rusty.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle differenyial is leaking.

Registration plates are poor.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 177,372 miles

Differential is leaking.

Nearside front tyre is ON the limits of wear.

Offside front tyre is close to limits of wear.

Play at steering idler.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Registration plates are poor in condition.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 161,867 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 161,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 145,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 145,374 miles

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

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

advise n/s o/s front tyres worn edges o/s front cut

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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N449 UPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 124,309 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 N449 UPC, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N449 UPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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