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R281 UBM

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,057 mi
Last recorded206,057 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 UBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 206,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 185,070 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 170,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 156,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 137,201 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 137,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 123,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 118,420 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 118,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R281 UBM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R281 UBM, 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 R281 UBM registered?

R281 UBM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R281 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 UBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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