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V136 DSL

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,477 mi
Last recorded80,477 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 DSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,427 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,427 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f wing has hole due to corrosion

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s/f brake back plate missing

o/s/f wing has hole due to corrosion

rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Fail 12 Nov 2008 74,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,901 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 68,681 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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V136 DSL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V136 DSL, 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 V136 DSL registered?

V136 DSL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V136 DSL safe to buy?

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