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GV51 UXA

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,547 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,698 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,632 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 85,632 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,108 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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GV51 UXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 UXA, 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 GV51 UXA registered?

GV51 UXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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