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KY56 RVT

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 111,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,826 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted, obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,463 miles

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive play (2.2.B.1h)

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,535 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,713 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated and offside worn on inner shoulder 245/40/18Y

Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,804 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 15,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Wipers smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,897 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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KY56 RVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY56 RVT, 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 KY56 RVT registered?

KY56 RVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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