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V1 AGE

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 AGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011
Fail 14 Apr 2011

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 280,740 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 280,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 266,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 259,942 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 256,947 miles

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

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

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

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

anti slip foot brake pedal worn ok at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2008 251,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 234,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 222,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 210,793 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 192,550 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 192,357 miles

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight 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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V1 AGE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 93,722 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 V1 AGE, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V1 AGE registered?

V1 AGE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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