MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested Parking brake release defective (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes to both rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexys (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault stays on at dashboard (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective retracting mechanism inoperative (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavilly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavilly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
indicator switch is not self cancel and you have to hold it on
both front seat belts have very slight fluffing
front brake discs are corroding
front brake pads wearing low
front number pate surround is loose
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front seat belts have very slight fluffing
front brake discs are corroding
front brake pads wearing low
front number pate surround is loose
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front brake discs worn and lipped(border line)
rear brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ04 KWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WJ04 KWP, 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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WJ04 KWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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