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Y153 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,795 mi
Last recorded178,795 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 178,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 176,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 176,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 174,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 174,447 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 165,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 156,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 138,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,233 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 128,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 114,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 103,650 miles

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

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

front wiper blade split and slightly smearing screen

rear number p[late ageing/perishing

slight play in front steeing system

slight play in lower suspention joint on both sides at front

Fail 5 Sep 2009 103,652 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blade split and slightly smearing screen

rear number p[late ageing/perishing

slight play in front steeing system

slight play in lower suspention joint on both sides at front

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,101 miles

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

N.S inner tail lamp not working

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 21 Aug 2007 77,639 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 52,139 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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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Y153 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y153 KKE, 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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Y153 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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