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S133 RCS

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at bulkhead and behind headlamps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill on bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis below drivers feet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at bulkhead and behind headlamps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

cant check bottoms of sills properly because of plastic covers

plastic under trays fitted on floor, sills, front x member, preventing proper inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hangers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,750 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,405 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,427 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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S133 RCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 92,993 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 S133 RCS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S133 RCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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