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HX51 HKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,287 mi
Last recorded85,287 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,287 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

corrosion n/s/f inner sill not prescribed area

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge + close to limit

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,789 miles

both front tyres going bald on inner edges + close to limit

corrosion n/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed area

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f inner sill + both rear inner sills

engine oil leak

n/s headlight loose

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,800 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor pan but not in prescribed area

movement in o/s steering rack on limit

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,443 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

serious engine oil leak

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 163,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Rear diff oil slight leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 127,902 miles

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

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

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

front seal on rear diff leaking

o/s/f tyre poor condition,inner side wall splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,068 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,809 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 47,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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.

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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HX51 HKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HX51 HKZ, 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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HX51 HKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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