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LJ03 YXD

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YXD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 132,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 121,450 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 103,988 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,763 miles

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

front tyres starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2010 92,573 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,564 miles

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

front bumper cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,564 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on edges

front bumper cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,701 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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LJ03 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 YXD, 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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LJ03 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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