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S3 FTD

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,002 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 152,002 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 128,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 98,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front grill damage -broken-

Pass 17 May 2006 72,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,295 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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S3 FTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S3 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 FTD?

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What year was S3 FTD registered?

S3 FTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is S3 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FTD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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