MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake pipes heavily coated with grease.
several areas of corrosion on bodywork no sharp edges
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake pipes heavily coated with grease.
several areas of corrosion on bodywork no sharp edges
Oil leak ()
exhaust slightly deterated. under trayes fitted.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipe gresed up .
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorating
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOMS OF SPRINGS
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOMS OF SPRINGS
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON EDGES
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
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Y217 BLJ 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 83.3%.
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 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 Y217 BLJ, 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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Y217 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 10 August 2001.
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