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N521 LBX

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,866 mi
Last recorded67,866 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 67,866 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member heavily corroded - unable to fully assess due to plastic cover - needs attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 1996 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input and output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to lens deterioration (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to lens deterioration (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member heavily corroded - unable to fully assess due to plastic cover - needs attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 1996 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input and output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,568 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 63,279 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 60,995 miles

Both rear shock bodies corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 May 2016 60,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock bodies corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 May 2015 59,777 miles

hand brake imbalanced, head lamps deteriorated and poor images, multi guards fitted, front chassis rusty, rear discs deteriorated, suspension components rusty

Fail 19 May 2015 59,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake imbalanced, head lamps deteriorated and poor images, multi guards fitted, front chassis rusty, rear discs deteriorated, suspension components rusty

Pass 7 May 2014 57,353 miles

o/s front body damage/alignment, multi guards fitted, rear diff wet with oil, head lamps deteriorated and poor images

Pass 16 May 2013 55,582 miles

o/s front bumper close to tyre, lift in front bottom ball joints, multi guards fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,479 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 44,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,945 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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N521 LBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N521 LBX, 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 N521 LBX registered?

N521 LBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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