1984 Mercedes 3.8L Diesel · A324 OWL
1984 Mercedes (3.8L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1984. Recorded mileage 56,586 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2022. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
A324 OWL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/12/2023
- 56,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A324 OWL Mileage History
- 24/09/202156,586 km
- 21/12/202356,586 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A324 OWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes Unknown (A324 OWL) between September 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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