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R76 TKP

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 TKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake hose - becoming excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake hose - becoming excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,156 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 96,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,871 miles

(1)rear seats stowed.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,871 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1)rear seats stowed.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,349 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,571 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s/r brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks from front of engine

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

bonnet secondary safety catch missing

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s & o/s/r brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks from front of engine

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

bonnet secondary safety catch missing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 66,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 58,273 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 58,273 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear 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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R76 TKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R76 TKP, 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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R76 TKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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