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S6 YLD

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,758 mi
Last recorded178,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 178,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 177,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 174,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 169,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 162,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 156,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 149,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 133,367 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2015 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 46,646 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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S6 YLD 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 90%.

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 S6 YLD, 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 S6 YLD registered?

S6 YLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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