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X873 KVN

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,184 mi
Last recorded115,184 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 KVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 115,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 108,601 miles

Front X2 JAK\POINTS\POOR

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,908 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wing in bottom corner and on inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,907 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wing in bottom corner and on inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 13 May 2021 92,541 miles

Front JAK POINTS POOR

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JAKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JAKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,124 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JAKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JAKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,256 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKPOINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 88,034 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 87,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 87,102 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,340 miles

ENG\COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

Pass 21 May 2015 78,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 78,498 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 74,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 74,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 69,878 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 67,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 62,949 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,806 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,405 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,834 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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X873 KVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X873 KVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X873 KVN registered?

X873 KVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X873 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 KVN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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