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D6 BTL

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 BTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,690 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,753 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,050 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,049 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Dec 2018 40,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,294 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,075 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 21 Dec 2011 13,241 miles

both front tyres worn on iner and outer edges

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,166 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 Oct 2008 10,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 10,494 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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D6 BTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 D6 BTL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D6 BTL registered?

D6 BTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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