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AJ03 JEM

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,975 miles

Front both sides tyres inner and outer edges perishing slight damages

both rear coil springs damping/weak effect

both rear shocks damping/weak effect

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

under tray fitted unable to check some underneath/ underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both sides tyres inner and outer edges perishing slight damages

both rear coil springs damping/weak effect

both rear shocks damping/weak effect

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

under tray fitted unable to check some underneath/ underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on indicating a fault with engine components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3m

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 39,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake worning light on

front tyre size 245/40/18y and rear tyre size 265/35/18y

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,243 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 22,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test all steering/ brake /suspension due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,077 miles

unable to test all steering/ brake /suspension due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,074 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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AJ03 JEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 AJ03 JEM, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ03 JEM registered?

AJ03 JEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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