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MM55 LPY

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,276 mi
Last recorded184,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 184,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 180,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 169,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 169,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 154,230 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 154,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,442 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,959 miles

Front brakes starting to drag

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 108,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight damaged (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

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

Front brakes starting to drag

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,123 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front + rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,516 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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MM55 LPY is a 2005 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 80%.

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 MM55 LPY, 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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MM55 LPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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