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YL51 WGF

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,463 mi
Last recorded165,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 165,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 165,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 161,991 miles

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

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

rear susp pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 161,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear susp pipes corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 160,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 157,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 151,825 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 151,825 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 139,506 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)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 115,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 115,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YL51 WGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 88,769 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 YL51 WGF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL51 WGF registered?

YL51 WGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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