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W288 AGK

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 AGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,233 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,231 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 107,117 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,021 miles

Front both sides tyres inner edges worn + side wall damage but no cords

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both sides tyres inner edges worn + side wall damage but no cords

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,930 miles

Both side front headlight deteriorated

Both side front wiper blade recommend replacement

Off side front washers slight weak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,999 miles

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

near side front outer sill cover slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,524 miles

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

slight movement in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

slight movement in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre edges wear out

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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W288 AGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W288 AGK, 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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What year was W288 AGK registered?

W288 AGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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