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ST55 LPA

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 150,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 150,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 141,930 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 133,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 125,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 117,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 117,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2017 109,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 109,434 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,874 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 97,872 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2015 88,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 69,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,869 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,336 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,336 miles

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

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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ST55 LPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ST55 LPA, 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 ST55 LPA registered?

ST55 LPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is ST55 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 LPA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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