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KR52 YGE

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,814 mi
Last recorded155,814 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,669 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components from full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2019 152,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components from full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring veiw of some components from full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2019 152,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring veiw of some components from full inspection

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi section (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jacking mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

plastic under trays covering large area under vehicle oscuring view of many components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi section (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jacking mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

plastic under trays covering large area under vehicle oscuring view of many components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 138,533 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,528 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front outer (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,044 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2008 40,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,068 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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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KR52 YGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR52 YGE, 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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KR52 YGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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