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LJ51 LCC

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Maroon Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,233 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPER CORNERS SLIGHTLY SCUFFED

both front wheelbearing have slight play in them

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing low

rear indicators starting to lose colour

underneath covered in covers

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,441 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 30 Oct 2008 62,177 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside mirror cracked slightly

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,429 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,643 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 36,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LJ51 LCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Maroon with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LJ51 LCC, 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 LJ51 LCC registered?

LJ51 LCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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