MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear shockers damp oil
fuel/suspension pipes rusty shailing
o/s/r park brake needs ajusting
slight play n/s track rod end
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
both rear shockers damp oil
fuel/suspension pipes rusty shailing
o/s/r park brake needs ajusting
slight play n/s track rod end
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
11% imbalance on front service brakes
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake disc slightly detriorated
none standard wheels and tyres fitted 225-40-18w
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11% imbalance on front service brakes
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake disc slightly detriorated
none standard wheels and tyres fitted 225-40-18w
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear suspension pipes corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
suspension pipes corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV02 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CV02 VSL, 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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CV02 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 2002.
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