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RL52 ZYZ

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Fail 25 Feb 2025 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Pass 21 Oct 2022 57,447 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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RL52 ZYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 ZYZ, 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 RL52 ZYZ registered?

RL52 ZYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is RL52 ZYZ safe to buy?

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