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MEZ 7270

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 7270
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine320cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 140,834 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 138,915 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker

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

Offside Rear shocker

rear under body corrosion various places

Fail 30 Nov 2022 136,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker

Offside Rear shocker

rear under body corrosion various places

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,712 miles

unable to see rear bottom coil springs

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side plus hand brake light remains on (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

both front head lamp lens not too clear

unable to see rear bottom coil springs

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 105,219 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,405 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,860 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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MEZ 7270 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 320cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MEZ 7270, 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 MEZ 7270 registered?

MEZ 7270 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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