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W234 JAT

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Excessive corrosion on boot floor, not within prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2018 115,424 miles

Offside Rear light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,420 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded "All" (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 111,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 108,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

middle exhaust box very corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 108,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

middle exhaust box very corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 103,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 97,958 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 97,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 92,899 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 83,133 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 72,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,918 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 63,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,719 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 40,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W234 JAT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 93,722 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 W234 JAT, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W234 JAT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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