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T122 ALR

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,109 mi
Last recorded233,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 ALR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 233,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 216,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 185,853 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES INNER TREAD WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUTS

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 185,845 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES INNER TREAD WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUTS

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 166,747 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall deteriorating and inner tread wear

Pass 23 Jan 2014 160,905 miles

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

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

near side front tyre outer tread and side wall cracks

off side front tyre outer tread cracks

Fail 22 Jan 2014 160,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front door mirror glass damaged

near side front tyre outer tread and side wall cracks

off side front anti roll bar 1/4 link bushes slight wear

off side front bottom ball joint slight wear

off side front tyre outer tread cracks

Pass 6 Aug 2012 153,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 144,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 138,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 138,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,191 miles

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

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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T122 ALR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T122 ALR, 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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T122 ALR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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