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Y774 BJT

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,441 mi
Last recorded187,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 BJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 187,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front jacking point badly corroded including inner sill

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front jacking point is badly corroded including inner sill

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 187,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front jacking point badly corroded including inner sill

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front jacking point is badly corroded including inner sill

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 177,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 177,733 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 167,299 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 167,299 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 167,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 154,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 142,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2010 133,569 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,507 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 118,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,927 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 91,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 75,682 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y774 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y774 BJT, 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 Y774 BJT registered?

Y774 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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