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HF03 KGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 105,211 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,574 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area near shockers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,547 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,179 miles

front discs worn low-

rear pads worn low-front to rears corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded

x2 wing mirror slight movement-heatshield insecure-o/s/r/ tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,027 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,027 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,150 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,355 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,355 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,401 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,397 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,485 miles

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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HF03 KGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 84,117 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 HF03 KGZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF03 KGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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