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B838 AMG

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB838 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing insecure /corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect front and rear registration plates do not conform to dvsa regulations (0.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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B838 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 B838 AMG, 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.

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What year was B838 AMG registered?

B838 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is B838 AMG safe to buy?

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