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GD02 VMT

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,653 mi
Last recorded189,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 189,653 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019

Engine oil leak but not considered excessive

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

Fail 8 May 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak but not considered excessive

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

Pass 16 May 2018 182,352 miles

3rd row seats not fitted and seatbelts not fully tested

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 182,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

3rd row seats not fitted and seatbelts not fully tested

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 176,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 176,560 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 167,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 167,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015
Fail 10 Mar 2015

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011
Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,507 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 80,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 52,562 miles

nearside direction indicator side repeater not in good working order (not working)

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside front tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,031 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 39,844 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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GD02 VMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel 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 GD02 VMT, 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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GD02 VMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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