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KT51 BSO

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,608 mi
Last recorded148,608 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion around jack stub area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion around jack stub area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,767 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch area, but not within 30cm of a suspension component

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch area, but not within 30cm of a suspension component

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

RUSTY STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

UNDER BODY IN A POOR CONDICSION AND WEAK

Pass 22 Jan 2016 135,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

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)

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Fail 22 Jan 2016 135,584 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 10 Feb 2015 133,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres unevenly worn.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,462 miles

chip in screen

play in steering system

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 125,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

play in steering system

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,615 miles

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

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

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,731 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge recomend changed soon

Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 100,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 90,753 miles

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,697 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

cluster bulbs not working

diff side seal leaking

drivers seat adjustment not working

front and rear number plate stuck on over old plate may become insecure

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,420 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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KT51 BSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KT51 BSO, 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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KT51 BSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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