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KC51 EFN

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,100 mi
Last recorded165,100 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EFN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 165,100 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 151,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 109,609 miles

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

suspension fluid level below minimum

Fail 18 Oct 2010 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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)

suspension fluid level below minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges advise replacement

deep cut n/s/r tyre but not in excess of requirements

smee of diesel under bonnet

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,594 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

some lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,766 miles

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

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

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

some lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 57,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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
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KC51 EFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC51 EFN, 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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KC51 EFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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