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MERCEDES-BENZ 320 MOT Pass Rate

77.8% of 1,056 MERCEDES-BENZ 320 MOT tests pass.

The 320 passes 77.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).

At 77.8%, The MERCEDES-BENZ 320 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years78.2%
MERCEDES-BENZ 320 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (2)2no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearstoo few tests (28)28no reading
15+ years78.2%1,026117,918 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 320

The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 320 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ 320
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.7%Not working
Brakes45.0%Excessively corroded
Suspension40.6%Ball joint excessively worn
Tyres20.5%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Body, chassis, structure20.5%Backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.
Noise, emissions and leaks19.8%Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Steering9.4%Ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems8.6%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Visibility8.3%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Road Wheels4.3%Fixing missing

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