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W936 RCG

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,143 mi
Last recorded138,143 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW936 RCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 131,799 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 131,635 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,929 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 127,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,332 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 116,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 116,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,634 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,013 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joints

Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,005 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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W936 RCG 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 W936 RCG, 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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W936 RCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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