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W201 PJT

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,136 mi
Last recorded120,136 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 120,136 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine emmiting slight blue smoke

various rear brake pipes are corroded

various rear suspension fluid pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 120,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine emmiting slight blue smoke

various rear brake pipes are corroded

various rear suspension fluid pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 113,958 miles

BOTH REAR [FRONT] SUBFRAME BUSHES ARE WORN

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 113,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR [FRONT] SUBFRAME BUSHES ARE WORN

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,280 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,857 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 98,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,825 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,774 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,774 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 88,297 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W201 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W201 PJT, 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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What year was W201 PJT registered?

W201 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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