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HF53 CBV

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,560 mi
Last recorded155,560 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 CBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 155,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 151,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 151,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 143,322 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front shock absorber corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 143,322 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 136,030 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 133,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,842 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,467 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,185 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,162 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 58,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 42,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,083 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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HF53 CBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HF53 CBV, 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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HF53 CBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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