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Y442 RDG

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 140,826 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing is corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2020 138,334 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing is corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019

Front dipped beam images are slightly diffused

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front dipped beam images are slightly diffused

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 132,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 130,482 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 18 May 2015 129,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 129,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front inner tyre wall is starting to crack/deteriorate

Fail 29 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front inner tyre wall is starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2013 125,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 125,343 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 118,050 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 118,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,859 miles

both front tyre inner walls begining to crack and split but no cords exposed

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,194 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner walls slightly cracked both front tyres outer walls slightly cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 108,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 105,232 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 100,369 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y442 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y442 RDG, 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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Y442 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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