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SL02 HNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,557 mi
Last recorded166,557 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 160,957 miles

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 20 Feb 2024 160,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 21 Feb 2023 154,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,157 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension/exhaust/transmission pipes rusty

Pass 14 May 2020 149,888 miles

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

gearbox pipes rusty/suspension parts rusty in places

Fail 13 May 2020 149,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

gearbox pipes rusty/suspension parts rusty in places

Pass 19 Feb 2019 228,771 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler pipes rusty and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 137,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,546 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,545 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,025 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,018 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,942 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 93,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 80,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,547 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,547 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 43,312 miles

slight fluid leak from steering damper

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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SL02 HNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL02 HNJ, 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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SL02 HNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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