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P311 OVV

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,829 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 96,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 89,685 miles

nearside floor at joint with sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,338 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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P311 OVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 108,099 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 P311 OVV, 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 29 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 P311 OVV registered?

P311 OVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P311 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 OVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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