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MB04 GYY

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,789 mi
Last recorded174,789 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 164,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 156,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 145,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 137,811 miles

2x elements in high level stop lamp inop

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

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

both front headlamps slight deteorated

cuts noted to offside rear tyre outer face not to cords

plastic panells fitted not allowing full under vehical inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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MB04 GYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MB04 GYY, 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 MB04 GYY registered?

MB04 GYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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