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Y656 RVM

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,504 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Rear sub-frame and underbody corroded

all 4 wheel arch's corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,504 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure BACKBOX HAS A HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Rear sub-frame and underbody corroded

all 4 wheel arch's corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,350 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,120 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,120 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,336 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,577 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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Y656 RVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y656 RVM, 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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Y656 RVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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