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W397 NGU

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,718 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,336 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point missing o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point missing o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,376 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 103,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,841 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,028 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,781 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jun 2007 56,781 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2006 48,626 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

wear on front brake discs

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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W397 NGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W397 NGU, 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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W397 NGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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