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BG56 BOU

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 126,733 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,997 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,322 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,322 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,085 miles

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

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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BG56 BOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG56 BOU, 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 BG56 BOU registered?

BG56 BOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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