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S681 EKO

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 126,806 miles

Body corroded in many places

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 126,806 miles

Body corroded in many places

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,790 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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside cam cover onto manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all wheel arches very rusty

exhaust corroding in various places

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,249 miles

Front tyres worn down on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak from cam cover area ()

rear silencer very rusty

wheel arches very rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2017 123,249 miles

Front tyres worn down on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from cam cover area ()

rear silencer very rusty

wheel arches very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,767 miles

Various body panels corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,367 miles

ADVISE RUST IN WHEEL ARCHES

ADVISE SOME CORROSION IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES & FUEL ALSO SUSPENSION PIPES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

OIL DRIPPING ONTO MANIFOLDS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,367 miles

ADVISE RUST IN WHEEL ARCHES

ADVISE SOME CORROSION IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES & FUEL ALSO SUSPENSION PIPES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OIL DRIPPING ONTO MANIFOLDS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,455 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,378 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,966 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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S681 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S681 EKO, 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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S681 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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