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S24 SJO

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,746 mi
Last recorded121,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2023 121,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 121,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,781 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 106,959 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

lower outer sills cannot check for rust covered in plastic

under car rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

lower outer sills cannot check for rust covered in plastic

under car rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,151 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust general corrosion

exhaust general corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 75,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust general corrosion

exhaust general corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,074 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,713 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,620 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,728 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 44,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 44,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear pads half worn

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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S24 SJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 93,722 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 S24 SJO, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S24 SJO registered?

S24 SJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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