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LB56 KVL

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,759 mi
Last recorded175,759 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 175,759 miles

diesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2022 175,759 miles

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

diesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2021 168,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 161,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 161,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,285 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,058 miles

Screen wash leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2018 126,058 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Screen wash leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,590 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,344 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r recording less effort (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r recording less effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,167 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres weaing slightly on inside

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,564 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,202 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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LB56 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB56 KVL, 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 LB56 KVL registered?

LB56 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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