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V376 GWP

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,455 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded in various areas

Front Number plate damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Chassis and suspension components corroded in various areas

Front Number plate damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 127,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pipe to filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Various components corroded but not weakend under viehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,592 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 124,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,393 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 123,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front to rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 30 May 2015 112,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front to rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 30 May 2015 112,104 miles

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

abs esp bas lights on

front exhaust clamp rusty

petrol leak from feul fiter

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,319 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 110,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,313 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 110,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 110,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 108,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,796 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 53,577 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall †o/s/r on 1.6mm

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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V376 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V376 GWP, 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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V376 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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