MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
battery warning light on
nearside headlight bracket has been repaired
rear bumper support bar bent
battery warning light on
nearside headlight bracket has been repaired
rear bumper support bar bent
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres 2.5mm
n/s/r exhaust bracket rotted off
o/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
rear brake pipes rusting
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres 2.5mm
n/s/r exhaust bracket rotted off
o/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
rear brake pipes rusting
brake pipes starting to rust
n/s/r exhaust bracket rotted off system still supported
o/s/r has cut in tread not deep enuf to reach cords
slight play in o/s/f steering
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PM03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PM03 DZE, 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 PM03 DZE registered?
PM03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 April 2003.
Is PM03 DZE safe to buy?
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