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Y537 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,964 mi
Last recorded190,964 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 190,964 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre side wall slight deteration

Fail 9 Jan 2009 190,964 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre side wall slight deteration

Pass 28 Aug 2008 184,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 184,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 183,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 183,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 173,017 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 158,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 125,382 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 125,382 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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Y537 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y537 DLJ, 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 Y537 DLJ registered?

Y537 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y537 DLJ safe to buy?

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