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P495 XGJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 115,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 108,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 94,984 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and close to legal limit

offside and nearside front headlamp aim slighty weak due to lens scratched

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,984 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and close to legal limit

offside and nearside front headlamp aim slighty weak due to lens scratched

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lower side light inopp

sign's of perishing on both the front suspension arm bush's

sign's of perishing on both the rear shock top rubber bush's

small cut's to the nearside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,055 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,055 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P495 XGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P495 XGJ, 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 P495 XGJ registered?

P495 XGJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P495 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 XGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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