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N469 XOD

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,662 mi
Last recorded132,662 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 132,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 128,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,880 miles

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

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

creak from front suspension suspect dry joint !

Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

creak from front suspension suspect dry joint !

Pass 10 Jan 2012 118,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,850 miles

suspension height sensor on offside rear wishbone broken.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 16,850 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspension height sensor on offside rear wishbone broken.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,233 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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N469 XOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 118,801 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N469 XOD, 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 N469 XOD registered?

N469 XOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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