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VU04 LKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,738 mi
Last recorded173,738 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 173,738 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 4MM WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 157,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front MIRROR INDICATOR BULB NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 4MM WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,182 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 116,181 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 101,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,030 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,172 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

poss fluid leak undertray oily?

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,209 miles

offside front lower ball joint has slight play and dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,460 miles

advise o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,422 miles

oil leak from gearbox suspect electrical plug or sump gasket

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,934 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 38,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,476 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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VU04 LKJ is a 2004 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 72.7%.

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 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 VU04 LKJ, 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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What year was VU04 LKJ registered?

VU04 LKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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