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FE53 RKY

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,135 mi
Last recorded214,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 214,135 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp patterns detteriating

Pass 21 Jun 2021 131,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 131,620 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 131,558 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,922 miles

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

brake pad wear light indicating afault

Fail 9 Jul 2020 129,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear light indicating afault

Fail 6 Jul 2020 129,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Doubt as to operation of self levelling device for headlamps

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,809 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,675 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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FE53 RKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE53 RKY, 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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FE53 RKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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