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KB55 FKU

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,125 mi
Last recorded170,125 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 170,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 166,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 163,316 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 163,316 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose both (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 150,732 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 147,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,804 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 138,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 130,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,846 miles

plastic trim fitted underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,846 miles

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

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,817 miles

underbody plastic trim fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underbody plastic trim fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 23 Nov 2010 79,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,594 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,793 miles

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

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

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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KB55 FKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KB55 FKU, 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 KB55 FKU registered?

KB55 FKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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