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177,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear nsr brake pads more worn than osr
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear nsr brake pads more worn than osr
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arches and rear floor areas corroded but underside heavily covered not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arches and rear floor areas corroded but underside heavily covered not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake not releasing correctly on nearside (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing/strut mounting area has corroded away - STRONGLY ADVISE NOT TO BE DRIVEN - UNSAFE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing/ strut mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to visible metal on underside of vehicle
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake making severe mechanical noise
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake warning lamp illuminated
Strongly suspect further corrosion but unable to see due to extensive plastic guards on inner wheel arches and underside.
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
undertrays fitted to vehicle covering some objects
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under trays fitted covering some objects
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under trays fitted covering some objects
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
o/s rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system is still supported
under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted covering some objects
Front n/s and o/s tyres ad normal wear on inside tread
under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Trailer socket fog light circuit faulty.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer socket fog light circuit faulty.
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
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AU04 KFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 93,006 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 AU04 KFL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU04 KFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 August 2004.
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