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T838 WAE

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,593 mi
Last recorded152,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 152,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded on bend above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan near brake and fuel pipes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension arm (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan up right (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 140,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulb fail message showing fault no sign of bulb fault

Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulb fail message showing fault no sign of bulb fault

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,646 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 119,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 119,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,097 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 97,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 97,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 92,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 89,164 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 84,196 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play top and bottem

Pass 14 May 2010 76,797 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits,rear brake application uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,997 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,843 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 55,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T838 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T838 WAE, 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 T838 WAE registered?

T838 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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