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LS51 GDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,376 mi
Last recorded189,376 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 189,376 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 182,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 173,051 miles

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

play in rack ends

Fail 2 Dec 2015 172,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

play in rack ends

Fail 12 Nov 2014 163,488 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 163,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 151,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 140,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 139,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,023 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 126,002 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 123,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,150 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 62,490 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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LS51 GDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS51 GDZ, 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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LS51 GDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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