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T248 GNM

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 GNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 144,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,809 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 95,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front number plate

nearside front has play in steering arm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil seepage

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to front number plate

nearside front has play in steering arm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil seepage

Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,937 miles

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

damage to front number plate and bumper

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil seepage

Fail 2 Oct 2010 88,937 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate and bumper

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil seepage

Fail 19 Sep 2009 82,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,210 miles

Both front jacking point rubber mounts missing

Diff oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 74,210 miles

Both front jacking point rubber mounts missing

Diff oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,309 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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T248 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T248 GNM, 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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What year was T248 GNM registered?

T248 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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