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T872 JTR

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 133,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,822 miles

All four tyres perished in the tread, keep a check.

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Exhaust system centre bracket missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rust in rear of both floor pans, keep a check.

Slight play in steering system inner joints.

Fail 30 May 2017 122,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All four tyres perished in the tread, keep a check.

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Exhaust system centre bracket missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rust in rear of both floor pans, keep a check.

Slight play in steering system inner joints.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,927 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,927 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,582 miles

Both front brake discs have a slight wear ridge.

Exhaust centre mounting missing.

Exhaust front mounting has a temporary repair.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,475 miles

Front and centre exhaust mountings broken.

Front brake discs have a wear ridge.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 112,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front and centre exhaust mountings broken.

Front brake discs have a wear ridge.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,933 miles

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

exhaust mountings weak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,889 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,889 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,840 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2009 79,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 58,281 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,915 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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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T872 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T872 JTR, 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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T872 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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