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DU53 CWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,056 mi
Last recorded123,056 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 123,018 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat sheild insecue at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and both front to rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and both front to rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,677 miles

oil leak around gearbox sump

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,866 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

center stop lamp loose and part working

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,490 miles

n/s/f tyre kerb damage on sidewall. no cords exposed.

oil leak from gearbox sump seal.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre kerb damage on sidewall. no cords exposed.

oil leak from gearbox sump seal.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,086 miles

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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DU53 CWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU53 CWJ, 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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What year was DU53 CWJ registered?

DU53 CWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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