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V454 FEL

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 FEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,084 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,170 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 146,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,071 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,983 miles

Nearside Front inner joint track rod slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner joint track rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OS washer part working, enough water reaching screen

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light surface rust rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,039 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,258 miles

ns steering arm has slight play

nsf top suspention arm has slight play

stone chips in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,447 miles

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

surface rust noted on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 from gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,125 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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V454 FEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V454 FEL, 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 V454 FEL registered?

V454 FEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V454 FEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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