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RG03 BFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz 320

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,701 mi
Last recorded125,701 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 32088,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 125,701 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 125,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil Dip stick fitted in incorrect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 21% os rear lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: limited visibility (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded / deteriorated / partly split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 31 May 2022 115,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb insecure / incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil Dip stick fitted in incorrect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 21% os rear lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: limited visibility (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded / deteriorated / partly split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 18 May 2021 110,137 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MIL lamp on: vehicle first used on or after 1 July 2003 = Advisory

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm: outer pin / bearing suspect (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections: both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded / deteriorated / partly split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 18 May 2021 110,137 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: both ns and os replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

MIL lamp on: vehicle first used on or after 1 July 2003 = Advisory

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm: outer pin / bearing suspect (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections: both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded / deteriorated / partly split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 28 May 2020 105,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 105,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 94,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 82,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 882,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 81,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,438 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,622 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyre walls cut (not to cord)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyre walls cut (not to cord)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,645 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 34,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyre sidewalls cosmetically damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,906 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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RG03 BFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 88,769 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 RG03 BFZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RG03 BFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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