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FL09 LVC

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,015 mi
Last recorded102,015 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 102,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 162,232 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 162,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,747 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 45,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 40,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,168 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre bold on shoulder

Pass 18 May 2012 26,966 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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FL09 LVC is a 2009 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 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 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 FL09 LVC, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL09 LVC registered?

FL09 LVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is FL09 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 LVC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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