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X157 VWT

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 VWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear crossover flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 93,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 127,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 127,086 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,692 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Jul 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009
Fail 9 Apr 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008
Pass 17 Feb 2007 43,580 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,062 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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X157 VWT is a 2001 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 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,794 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 X157 VWT, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X157 VWT registered?

X157 VWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X157 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X157 VWT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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