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BL02 HXM

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

73,608 mi
Last recorded73,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 HXM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 73,608 miles

general under body corrosion

under body shields installed

Fail 26 Jun 2026 73,608 miles

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

general under body corrosion

under body shields installed

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 70,749 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK LESS 10 MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTY PERISHED OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,159 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,518 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 49,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,325 miles

advise both rear shock asborbers weeping

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,301 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2005 30,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 30,316 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL02 HXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 BL02 HXM, 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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What year was BL02 HXM registered?

BL02 HXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 HXM shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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