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X179 UOL

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,213 mi
Last recorded121,213 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 UOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 121,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,829 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint noisy

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear

Fail 30 Sep 2023 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint noisy

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear

Pass 8 Oct 2022 108,108 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 106,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,848 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

all brake discs corroded

slight play in rack end

Fail 6 Jan 2012 105,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs corroded

slight play in rack end

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,893 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear brake reading pulsates slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,423 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 91,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,791 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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X179 UOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X179 UOL, 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 X179 UOL registered?

X179 UOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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