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LX53 NMU

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,386 mi
Last recorded264,386 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 264,386 miles

Head lamp patterns are only just visible

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has come away from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 239,237 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Second to rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Washer jet is also poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 239,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split allowing ingress of grit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Second to rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Washer jet is also poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 217,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under panels fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 211,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 211,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 207,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under panels fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2020 207,310 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under panels fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 197,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 197,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 184,086 miles

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

Under panels fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 184,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 174,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 165,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 153,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 144,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 134,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 117,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,077 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,016 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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LX53 NMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 NMU, 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 LX53 NMU registered?

LX53 NMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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