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RK51 OYX

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,337 mi
Last recorded37,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,337 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre deep cut but not showing cordes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,736 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 16,478 miles

off-side front tyre - low tread

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,478 miles

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

off-side front tyre - low tread

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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RK51 OYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RK51 OYX, 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 RK51 OYX registered?

RK51 OYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 OYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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