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R88 TCY

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,726 mi
Last recorded104,726 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 TCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 104,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 99,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 99,986 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 94,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2024 94,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 84,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 79,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 79,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 69,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 69,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 64,957 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but no cord shown

Fail 11 May 2018 64,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has a cut but no cord shown

Pass 10 May 2017 56,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

exhaust has an offside rear mounting broken away

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 49,871 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 44,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,137 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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R88 TCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 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 R88 TCY, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R88 TCY registered?

R88 TCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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