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P593 EAB

1996 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 320118,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 139,737 miles

nsf fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Jul 2011 139,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Incorrect Tax disc displayed(skoda s462 xad)

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside front jacking mount missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 139,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Incorrect Tax disc displayed(skoda s462 xad)

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside front jacking mount missing.

Pass 20 May 2010 138,949 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 137,469 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Nov 2007 136,072 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 136,031 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 129,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 129,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 114,453 miles

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

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

small cut in front nearside tyre sidewall

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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P593 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P593 EAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 EAB registered?

P593 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P593 EAB safe to buy?

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