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P980 TGK

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,658 mi
Last recorded150,658 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 150,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,519 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 150,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 150,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 145,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 143,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undercarriage slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,338 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,599 miles

Auxiliary belt starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front brake pad wear wire insecure.

Oil leak.

Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,762 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,762 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 130,391 miles

Front brake discs low.

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Slight perishing to all tyres.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

long service brake travel.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,710 miles

Front brake discs low.

Offside rear tyre under inflated.

Rear brake discs lightly corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,029 miles

near side door mirror loose

plastic oversills fitted

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side door mirror loose

plastic oversills fitted

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 126,713 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre small cuts & just off limit

rear discs rusty

slight wear on front discs & rusty

smaal split n/s wiper

Fail 25 Sep 2007 126,464 miles

steering box damp

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 126,464 miles

steering box damp

Pass 20 Sep 2006 125,060 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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P980 TGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P980 TGK, 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 P980 TGK registered?

P980 TGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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