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EY06 VCT

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,455 mi
Last recorded124,455 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 124,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,155 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 120,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 116,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,418 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 111,418 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,767 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,435 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,330 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,717 miles

rear wheels fitted to the front

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,089 miles

Both front wheels marked for rear axle only

Engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,425 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,873 miles

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

damage to o/s/r lense.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to o/s/r lense.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wheels mounted rear axle rears on front marked on inner rim mount rear axle only

Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wheels mounted rear axle rears on front marked on inner rim mount rear axle only

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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EY06 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY06 VCT, 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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What year was EY06 VCT registered?

EY06 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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