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P856 SNO

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 SNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,505 miles

Nearside track rod end ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,733 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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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P856 SNO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P856 SNO, 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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How do I check the history of P856 SNO?

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What year was P856 SNO registered?

P856 SNO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P856 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 SNO shows 3 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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