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V34 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished and split

both front hubs and shock legs corroded

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished and split

both front hubs and shock legs corroded

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

badly corroded rear section of exhaust system

Fail 1 Feb 2019 95,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

badly corroded rear section of exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (4mm) (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,610 miles

Front and rear brake discs undercut

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,432 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 71,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,978 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers

wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,472 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn on edge

front discs worn. †slight wear rear discs.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,750 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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V34 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V34 HTR, 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 V34 HTR registered?

V34 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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