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V668 NKN

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 144,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,939 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,499 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,704 miles

Front tyres nearing wear bands

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,703 miles

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

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

Front tyres nearing wear bands

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,769 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 116,767 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,129 miles

n/s headlamp lens has minor damage

Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,309 miles

exhaust system slightly rusty

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,173 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

rear subframe front bushes have slight movement

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

rear subframe front bushes have slight movement

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,152 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,152 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,092 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,065 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

near side front tyre has cutt in side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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V668 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V668 NKN, 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 V668 NKN registered?

V668 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V668 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 NKN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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