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M217 GGK

1995 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 320124,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 GGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 137,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 136,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 133,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,716 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 123,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 115,935 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 115,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 115,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,738 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 104,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,091 miles

SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING REINFORCEMENT

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,005 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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M217 GGK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 124,309 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 M217 GGK, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M217 GGK registered?

M217 GGK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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