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T894 TGC

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,456 mi
Last recorded190,456 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 TGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 190,456 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 190,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 184,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 178,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 178,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 171,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2014 171,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 159,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 148,527 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 148,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 139,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 133,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 124,788 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 124,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,119 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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T894 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T894 TGC, 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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T894 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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