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RF52 HPO

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,274 mi
Last recorded130,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 130,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 130,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 119,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 108,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,681 miles

1. ALL Four wheels have incorrect size tyres fitted to rims. Should be "265"?

Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 76,298 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 76,298 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1. Handle on rear boot/tailgate is sticking. †2. All four tyres look stretched to fit wheels possibly incorrect size fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 68,412 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 68,362 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.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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RF52 HPO is a 2002 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 63.6%.

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 RF52 HPO, 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 RF52 HPO registered?

RF52 HPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RF52 HPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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