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LJ04 YJC

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 132,991 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 132,991 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 105,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,281 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,192 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,336 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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LJ04 YJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 YJC, 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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What year was LJ04 YJC registered?

LJ04 YJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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