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V522 JKP

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,173 mi
Last recorded196,173 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 196,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008

airbag light stays on

tract ion control light stays on

Fail 2 Jun 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light stays on

tract ion control light stays on

Pass 17 May 2007 193,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 163,613 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 163,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V522 JKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V522 JKP, 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

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What year was V522 JKP registered?

V522 JKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V522 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 JKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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