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B10 GFT

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,558 mi
Last recorded178,558 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 GFT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 178,558 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 176,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 176,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 173,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 173,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 169,045 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing down

slight play in steering box and idler

Pass 8 Oct 2016 165,967 miles

front brake pads wearing down

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 24 Oct 2015 159,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 155,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 147,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 143,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 143,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 135,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mil light on and engine missfireing

nearside rear inner position light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2010 126,592 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working.

oil around rear diff.

tested when wet.

undertray fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 126,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working.

oil around rear diff.

tested when wet.

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs.

undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 95,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,817 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 74,422 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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B10 GFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B10 GFT, 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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B10 GFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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