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GX51 ZLV

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 ZLV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,710 miles

Rear differential leaking

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,772 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 105,931 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 105,927 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 99,929 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,996 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise bad rear axcle leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise bad rear axcle leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,862 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering idler arm bushes have slight movement at mountings

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,862 miles

steering idler arm bushes have slight movement at mountings

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,102 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 70,801 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,519 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,134 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,038 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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GX51 ZLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX51 ZLV, 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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GX51 ZLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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