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Y217 BLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,461 mi
Last recorded169,461 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 169,461 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 168,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 168,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 164,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,819 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deterated. under trayes fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 151,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,051 miles

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

all brake pipe gresed up .

Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,248 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,936 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,930 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN

Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,930 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,261 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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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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What year was Y217 BLJ registered?

Y217 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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