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SF54 YAE

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 YAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,360 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 140,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed arm out of rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,700 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 132,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,373 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,769 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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SF54 YAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue 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 SF54 YAE, 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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SF54 YAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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