2003 Mercedes-Benz 320 3.2L Diesel · CT03 VJZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz 320 (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 167,343 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 320
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT03 VJZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 167,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT03 VJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz 320 (CT03 VJZ) between December 2015 and October 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
CT03 VJZ Mileage History
- 29/12/2015119,171 mi
- 01/02/2017132,098 mi+12,927 mi
- 31/01/2018142,631 mi+10,533 mi
- 26/01/2019151,306 mi+8,675 mi
- 09/01/2020162,340 mi+11,034 mi
- 17/01/2020162,389 mi+49 mi
- 18/10/2021167,343 mi+4,954 mi
- 21/10/2021167,343 mi
Average of roughly 8,288 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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