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PLZ 5977

2004 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,535 mi
Last recorded153,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 5977
MakeMercedes
ModelS320 CDI Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 153,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 152,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2025 149,907 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,194 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 142,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018
Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 115,581 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes S320 CDI Auto?

Based on 1,935 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
4,919
Miles/Year
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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PLZ 5977 is a 2004 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Mercedes S320 CDI Auto fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 5977, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PLZ 5977 registered?

PLZ 5977 is a 2004 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is PLZ 5977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 5977 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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