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WG54 LJO

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,113 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 121,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 115,885 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

personal belongings in rear seats not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,235 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,515 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,955 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,611 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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WG54 LJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG54 LJO, 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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WG54 LJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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