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Y726 HPG

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear into flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear into flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,160 miles

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

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

off side rear tyer starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,763 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,820 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,390 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,778 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 44,775 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y726 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y726 HPG, 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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Y726 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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