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LV52 XPH

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

White Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,771 mi
Last recorded149,771 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 149,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,161 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

near side rear lamp slight cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,997 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,165 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,107 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 54,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Please note the plastic coating com ing of on hand brake cable but no damage found

Please note there is slight tralve on brake pedal but disc,s & pads showing wear

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Please note the plastic coating com ing of on hand brake cable but no damage found

Please note there is slight tralve on brake pedal but disc,s & pads showing wear

Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,991 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 40,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LV52 XPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in White with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV52 XPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV52 XPH registered?

LV52 XPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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