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HG03 UBD

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,029 mi
Last recorded166,029 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 140,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 110,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 17 Apr 2015 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,788 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,788 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,689 miles

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG03 UBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG03 UBD, 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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What year was HG03 UBD registered?

HG03 UBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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