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Y778 RCR

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 RCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,817 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 108,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 105,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,811 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,686 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/side front hub assembly

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/side front hub assembly

Pass 5 Apr 2008 70,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake imbalance. water marks in front number plate.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,693 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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Y778 RCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y778 RCR, 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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Y778 RCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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