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UAQ46563

1997 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,045 mi
Last recorded49,045 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 320108,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAQ46563
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

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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UAQ46563 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAQ46563, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAQ46563 registered?

UAQ46563 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is UAQ46563 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAQ46563 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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