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CU54 LXT

2004 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,397 mi
Last recorded126,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 32093,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding.

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

Offside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS. (at inner arch)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CONTAMINATED BY FUEL.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 126,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire LEAKING BY INLET MANIFOLD. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding.

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

Offside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS. (at inner arch)

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET & IN CAR.

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CONTAMINATED BY FUEL.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,948 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,056 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,056 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,537 miles

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

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

under tray fitted front to back of car

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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CU54 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CU54 LXT, 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 CU54 LXT registered?

CU54 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is CU54 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 LXT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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