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OV55 BNX

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,824 mi
Last recorded182,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 182,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 182,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 168,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 168,192 miles

Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 150,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,680 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 135,680 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,248 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 120,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,019 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,968 miles

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

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

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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OV55 BNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV55 BNX, 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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What year was OV55 BNX registered?

OV55 BNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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