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V473 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Beige Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,315 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,286 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 49,417 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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V473 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Beige with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V473 FSX, 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 V473 FSX registered?

V473 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V473 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 FSX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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