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BF56 DFL

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,890 mi
Last recorded124,890 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside / offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 117,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on tyre shoulder

o/s/r tyre perishing on tyre shoulder

Fail 18 Feb 2015 87,097 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on tyre shoulder

o/s/r tyre perishing on tyre shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,625 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,142 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,405 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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BF56 DFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,263 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 BF56 DFL, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF56 DFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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