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KB57 FCD

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,644 mi
Last recorded155,644 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 155,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 155,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,149 miles

EML on

Rear Diff has seepage of oil

Fail 21 Oct 2022 141,145 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Oil Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Rear Diff has seepage of oil

Pass 4 Jul 2020 130,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2019 103,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,976 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen greasey

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,419 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges also perishing and cracking.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,259 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,259 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,134 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on wall

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,130 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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KB57 FCD is a 2007 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 60%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 KB57 FCD, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB57 FCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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