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R632 BKW

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,092 mi
Last recorded200,092 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 BKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 200,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc,s worn

slight play detechted in steering

Fail 20 Sep 2010 200,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc,s worn

slight play detechted in steering

Pass 18 Sep 2009 191,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 183,712 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 183,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 168,971 miles

Exhaust badly corroded - no leaks

Slight condensation both head lights - paterns poor

Pass 17 Feb 2006 160,179 miles

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

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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R632 BKW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R632 BKW, 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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R632 BKW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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