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BD06 ZZU

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,668 mi
Last recorded216,668 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 ZZU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 216,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 193,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 193,157 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 173,036 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 173,036 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 155,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 134,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 87,033 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 71,416 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 17,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD06 ZZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,263 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 BD06 ZZU, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD06 ZZU registered?

BD06 ZZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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