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MH02 EWG

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,497 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,775 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,721 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,721 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,656 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 90,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,130 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,440 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 86,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,776 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 60,776 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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MH02 EWG is a 2002 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 60%.

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 MH02 EWG, 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.

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MH02 EWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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