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AU04 KFL

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

177,046 mi
Last recorded177,046 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 177,046 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 176,697 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 168,145 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 167,755 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 153,189 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,601 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 144,565 miles

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.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 136,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,402 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 132,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted covering some objects

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,308 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres ad normal wear on inside tread

under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 109,184 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,942 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailer socket fog light circuit faulty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,071 miles

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.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,072 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,448 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 50,448 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,329 miles

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?

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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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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