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PM03 DZE

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,178 mi
Last recorded123,178 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,178 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 109,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,084 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 100,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,513 miles

battery warning light on

nearside headlight bracket has been repaired

rear bumper support bar bent

Pass 14 May 2013 95,174 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,174 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 81,779 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,458 miles

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.

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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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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PM03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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