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LK03 NXW

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 183,577 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 173,161 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 173,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 163,869 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

n/s and o/s rear tyres pershing

Fail 17 Dec 2015 163,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

n/s and o/s rear tyres pershing

Pass 30 Dec 2014 156,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light onn passed emmisions indicates system fault

Fail 19 Sep 2012 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash illuminated no leaks found

engine managment light onn passed emmisions indicates system fault

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 135,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 135,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

adv on low performanc on nearsid e crear parking brake

Pass 12 Mar 2010 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Mar 2010 117,798 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,296 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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LK03 NXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK03 NXW, 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 LK03 NXW registered?

LK03 NXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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