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OW03 KWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 171,966 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 171,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 168,790 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 168,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 149,445 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 149,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,422 miles

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

Offside Front outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side door mirror glass slight fade

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side door mirror glass slight fade

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,619 miles

o/s door mirror discoloured

o/s/r tyre tread on 3.0mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 68,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 68,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,962 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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OW03 KWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW03 KWJ, 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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OW03 KWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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