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M501 VYD

1995 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 320124,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

registration plates deteriorated slightly

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Mar 2010 119,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

registration plates deteriorated slightly

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,598 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 113,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,069 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 94,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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M501 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M501 VYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M501 VYD registered?

M501 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M501 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 VYD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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