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SD02 MKD

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,028 miles

engine and gearbox have a oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and gearbox have a oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,658 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on both edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,815 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

power steering feels slighty stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,646 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,164 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear flasher bulbs fading

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,982 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,454 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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SD02 MKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD02 MKD, 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 SD02 MKD registered?

SD02 MKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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