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YJ54 XTC

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,335 mi
Last recorded130,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 130,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 123,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,693 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 108,527 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,998 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 94,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 85,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,638 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,852 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,561 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,296 miles

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

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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YJ54 XTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ54 XTC, 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 YJ54 XTC registered?

YJ54 XTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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