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V340 LGP

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,949 mi
Last recorded154,949 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 LGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 154,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,315 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 12 Sep 2014 148,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 148,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r side light inner bulb n/w

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,930 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 134,174 miles

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

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

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

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

break pedal rubber starting to wear

engine underside generally oily

exhaust corroding

front and rear no plates blemmishing

front pads and discs wearing

near side front spot lamp lense damaged

rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,380 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch liner.

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

O/s mirror glass slightly loose.

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Slight play in steering box.

Some washer jets blocked.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 114,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Corrosion to suspension components.

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

N/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch liner.

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

O/s mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Slight play in steering box.

Some washer jets blocked.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 104,025 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 59,552 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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V340 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V340 LGP, 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 V340 LGP registered?

V340 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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