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FM56 TKA

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,575 mi
Last recorded188,575 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TKA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 188,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 182,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 178,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 170,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,691 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 138,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 116,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 103,944 miles

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

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,551 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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FM56 TKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FM56 TKA, 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 FM56 TKA registered?

FM56 TKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is FM56 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 TKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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