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BN56 GZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,351 mi
Last recorded124,351 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 GZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,351 miles

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

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

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

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

small chip on the windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

unable to see front brake pad wear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

power steering pump drive belt slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad mounting pins not fully inserted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

power steering pump drive belt slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,001 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,585 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,085 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 47,085 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BN56 GZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN56 GZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 GZZ registered?

BN56 GZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is BN56 GZZ safe to buy?

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