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RIL 8274

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

146,248 mi
Last recorded146,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 8274
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2007 146,248 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 143,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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RIL 8274 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RIL 8274, 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 RIL 8274 registered?

RIL 8274 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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