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A24 CTL

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 CTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 155,815 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 155,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,117 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 128,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low EXCESSIVELY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low +EXCESSIVLY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,435 miles

Central Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Main cable from front to rear (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 113,440 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,462 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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A24 CTL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 A24 CTL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A24 CTL registered?

A24 CTL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is A24 CTL safe to buy?

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