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LF51 OMK

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 145,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,110 miles

Nearside Front exhaust flange corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,096 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking above axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front exhaust flange corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater (wing mirror) (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 94,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,585 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 77,168 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,908 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 45,444 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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LF51 OMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LF51 OMK, 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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LF51 OMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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