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AO51 NNR

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 81,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,691 miles

Front Sub frame corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Chassis corroded

Rear Sub frame corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,690 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Aug 2019 81,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 23 Aug 2019 81,689 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 81,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,666 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,665 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 71,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,445 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,854 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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AO51 NNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 88,769 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 AO51 NNR, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO51 NNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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