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BK56 OOY

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,244 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 95,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 95,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,904 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,845 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 92,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,695 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel states fits front

rear wheels welded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel states fits front

rear wheels welded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.9 plate default to 3.0 average reading 3.25 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel states should only be fitted to front

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,319 miles

slight cut n/s/front inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,978 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,069 miles

road wheels fitted front to rear

under tray fitted

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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BK56 OOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK56 OOY, 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 BK56 OOY registered?

BK56 OOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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