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T28 JHW

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,167 mi
Last recorded145,167 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 JHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 145,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 145,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 138,474 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 138,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 130,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,190 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 123,190 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,567 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 114,567 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,812 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,812 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror hanger item in eyeline (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,643 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,816 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure 10psi blown up to 34psi

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,361 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,620 miles

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,658 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r,

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

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

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

Plastic engine cover fitted .

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,746 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,746 miles

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,987 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,228 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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T28 JHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T28 JHW, 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 T28 JHW registered?

T28 JHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is T28 JHW safe to buy?

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