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LF56 BOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,354 mi
Last recorded159,354 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 159,353 miles

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 159,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Prop shaft badly damaged centre prop shaft mounting worn (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 143,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 143,356 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 125,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 111,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,947 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,468 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,369 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,356 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,526 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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LF56 BOJ is a 2006 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 75%.

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 LF56 BOJ, 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 LF56 BOJ registered?

LF56 BOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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