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GN04 HZH

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,180 mi
Last recorded135,180 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HZH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 127,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 127,227 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 115,549 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted some items not seen

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads low approx 2mm left?

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,949 miles

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

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

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

residue on lower engine covers

Fail 21 Jun 2012 46,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,896 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders. †recommend wheel alignment check/adjust.

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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GN04 HZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN04 HZH, 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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GN04 HZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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