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P1 FSC

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,533 mi
Last recorded143,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,533 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 143,532 miles

Headlamp switch faulty will not hold main beam on (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,258 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,442 miles

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

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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P1 FSC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 93,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P1 FSC, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P1 FSC registered?

P1 FSC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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The MOT history for P1 FSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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