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MJ09 NZC

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,890 mi
Last recorded172,890 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 NZC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 172,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear head rest X 3 have been damaged.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear interior seats and door panels have pet damage.

Under trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 165,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leak under bonnet. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pad back plate corroded and in poor condition. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear interior seats and door panels have pet damage.

Under trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 159,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 159,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 153,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 153,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,634 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 145,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2019 134,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,762 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,108 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ09 NZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 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 MJ09 NZC, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ09 NZC registered?

MJ09 NZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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