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AJZ 9166

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9166
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,297 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 75,125 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,147 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 72,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 58,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJZ 9166 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,794 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 AJZ 9166, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJZ 9166 registered?

AJZ 9166 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AJZ 9166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 9166 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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