MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
bonnet catch cable off at inside handle
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bonnet catch cable off at inside handle
clutch pedel rubber missing
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chassis corroding[advise]
side markers inoperative
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P482 HAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P482 HAW, 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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P482 HAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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