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AV07 DHY

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 145,044 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has chips

Fail 2 Jun 2026 143,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has chips

Pass 14 Jun 2025 134,421 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,714 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,406 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,427 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 104,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,835 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,728 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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AV07 DHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 AV07 DHY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV07 DHY registered?

AV07 DHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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