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V85 SAE

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,875 miles

exhaust corroded

headlight patterns poor

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 99,572 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 99,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 92,993 miles

Both rear brake discs worn, rusty and pitted with reduced contact area between disc and pad

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder and very close to being illegal.

Play both front wheel bearings

Play in the nearside steering idler

Play in the offside steering idler

Pass 29 May 2013 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle joints

steering ram outer sleeve rubbing on body bar

Fail 29 May 2013 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle joints

steering ram outer sleeve rubbing on body bar

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,937 miles

space saver fitted to o/s/f incorrect size

Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,937 miles

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

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

space saver fitted to o/s/f incorrect size

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,766 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,941 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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V85 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V85 SAE, 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 V85 SAE registered?

V85 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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