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T517 ACW

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 141,372 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 136,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2007 124,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 111,034 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 111,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T517 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T517 ACW, 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 T517 ACW registered?

T517 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T517 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T517 ACW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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