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V3 LKB

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 131,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 120,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 109,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,566 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V3 LKB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V3 LKB, 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 V3 LKB registered?

V3 LKB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V3 LKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 LKB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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