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MV53 GCO

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,465 mi
Last recorded190,465 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 GCO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 190,465 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/r seat belt reciver outer cover missing

rear tyres close to limit and worn inner edges

slight play n/s/f steering suspension

surface corrosion around underbody areas and inner arches plastic covers fitted to underbody

Pass 18 Oct 2016 188,527 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 181,614 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 181,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 174,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 139,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,502 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,939 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,871 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,643 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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MV53 GCO is a 2003 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 80%.

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 MV53 GCO, 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 MV53 GCO registered?

MV53 GCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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