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W131 RFS

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 149,081 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 149,050 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 132,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 132,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 113,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,412 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 101,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W131 RFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W131 RFS, 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.

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W131 RFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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