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LK53 RNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,014 mi
Last recorded206,014 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 206,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 178,102 miles

near side front tyre bold on inner and outer edge

near side handbrake effort slightly low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 178,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed allso worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre bold on inner and outer edge

near side handbrake effort slightly low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 169,571 miles

o/s rear inner side wall worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 159,802 miles

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

unable to fully see n/s o/s rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2014 159,717 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully see n/s o/s rear brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2013 149,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 140,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 129,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 129,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 117,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2010 117,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,064 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,028 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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LK53 RNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LK53 RNJ, 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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LK53 RNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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