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N949 SWO

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,414 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 102,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 91,818 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 91,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 58,795 miles

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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N949 SWO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 118,801 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 N949 SWO, 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 30 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 N949 SWO registered?

N949 SWO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N949 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 SWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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