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LF52 HXV

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,247 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,576 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,261 miles

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2005 23,171 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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LF52 HXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LF52 HXV, 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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What year was LF52 HXV registered?

LF52 HXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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