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DV55 WSF

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WSF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,851 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 130,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear seat belts not checked

Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear+offside front (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion at suspension components

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 127,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion at suspension components

Fail 20 May 2019 127,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion at suspension components

Pass 21 May 2018 125,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 123,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 123,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 118,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 113,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 99,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,675 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,561 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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DV55 WSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DV55 WSF, 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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DV55 WSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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