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VLZ 1851

2008 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1851
MakeMercedes
ModelS320 CDI Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 148,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,835 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 143,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,236 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,154 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes S320 CDI Auto?

Based on 1,935 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
4,919
Miles/Year
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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VLZ 1851 is a 2008 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes S320 CDI Auto fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 1851, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VLZ 1851?

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What year was VLZ 1851 registered?

VLZ 1851 is a 2008 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1851 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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