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X4 VLA

2003 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 32084,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 119,687 miles

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

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

dif/gear box has slight leak.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,138 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes / BAS ESP light showing

Fail 9 Mar 2013 109,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to brake pipes / BAS ESP light showing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 95,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,095 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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X4 VLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X4 VLA, 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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What year was X4 VLA registered?

X4 VLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is X4 VLA safe to buy?

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