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S6 TGB

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,515 mi
Last recorded246,515 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 TGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 246,515 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SUSPENSION PIPES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 246,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ARM AND OUTER TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SUSPENSION PIPES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 237,057 miles

REAR SUSPENSION PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 29 Jul 2025 237,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTRE (6.1.7 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 3 Aug 2024 227,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 227,637 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users PIPE CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 219,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 216,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 215,861 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 215,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 215,037 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 215,025 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 213,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 211,432 miles

engine covers

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 205,593 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 201,027 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 196,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 191,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 191,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 184,787 miles

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 173,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 159,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 148,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 126,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,880 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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S6 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,794 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 S6 TGB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S6 TGB registered?

S6 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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