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X161 YBD

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front & rear brake pads are getting a little low

nearside rear tyre is a little low

Fail 2 Jul 2013 143,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front & rear brake pads are getting a little low

nearside rear tyre is a little low

would advise the steering goemetry is checked when the front tyres are renewed

Fail 22 Jun 2012 135,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 123,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 115,158 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,634 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,736 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,175 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

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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X161 YBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 88,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X161 YBD, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X161 YBD registered?

X161 YBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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