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MK52 YYS

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,780 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes creaking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,976 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,819 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside rear tyres has sidewall cracks due to the age and replacement is recommended

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 64,272 miles

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

front number plate not secure

Fail 20 May 2013 64,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front number plate not secure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 5,884 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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MK52 YYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK52 YYS, 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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What year was MK52 YYS registered?

MK52 YYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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