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N522 ENE

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 ENE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,444 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gear box leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2009 53,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,797 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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N522 ENE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N522 ENE, 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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N522 ENE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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