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P762 HNT

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,475 mi
Last recorded121,475 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 121,475 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear brake disc worn

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,094 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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P762 HNT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P762 HNT, 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 P762 HNT registered?

P762 HNT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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