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V3 CCR

2004 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,884 mi
Last recorded103,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 35072,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 CCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 103,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 103,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 95,091 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,660 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 86,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,179 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower joint (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 61,287 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f lower outer floor cover

slight cuts in n/s and o/s/f outer tyre walls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f lower outer floor cover

slight cuts in n/s and o/s/f outer tyre walls

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,012 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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V3 CCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,569 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 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V3 CCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V3 CCR registered?

V3 CCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is V3 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 CCR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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