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V427 EAH

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 EAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 163,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 160,009 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 158,805 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 158,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 157,243 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 157,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,847 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 153,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 147,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 147,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 142,298 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 137,598 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2010 137,598 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 133,230 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 133,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 128,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 108,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 95,218 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V427 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V427 EAH, 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 V427 EAH registered?

V427 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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