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PA04 FHE

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,540 mi
Last recorded191,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 191,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 191,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 191,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 173,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 152,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 136,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 126,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,406 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jun 2010 121,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emission reading close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,699 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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PA04 FHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 93,006 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 PA04 FHE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PA04 FHE registered?

PA04 FHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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