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W593 XBA

2000 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 32093,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 86,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,558 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 84,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and has a cut in tread ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and has a cut in tread ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,782 miles

Front both tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft rear donut perished/fatiqued

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear chassis area round fuel tank filler pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,451 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,344 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,352 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,352 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,021 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,010 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,006 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,304 miles

both front seat back rests worn on runners but seat belts secure but please keep check on seats

s r s warning light on air bag will not work please check out fault

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,024 miles

'SRS' lamp on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,024 miles

'SRS' lamp on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,746 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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W593 XBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W593 XBA, 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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W593 XBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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