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L40 AAK

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 166,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 150,326 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 150,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passanger mirror is slighthly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 143,378 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 143,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

d.F oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 136,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 120,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 102,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,286 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,940 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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L40 AAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 L40 AAK, 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 L40 AAK registered?

L40 AAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is L40 AAK safe to buy?

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