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V647 ESX

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV647 ESX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 161,037 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 160,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 145,248 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 145,247 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 126,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,953 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 99,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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V647 ESX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V647 ESX, 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 V647 ESX registered?

V647 ESX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V647 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V647 ESX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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