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SF03 AEW

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,283 mi
Last recorded104,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot doesn't open

radiator insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2022 104,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top arm rear bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield detatched

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot doesn't open

radiator insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,039 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,176 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,504 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,038 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,960 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside front trackrod end has slight play but not excessive

Offside front bottom balljoint has slight play but not excessive

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Engine oily

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,300 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Both front suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn but not excessively

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,835 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SF03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF03 AEW, 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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SF03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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