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BT55 ELU

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 91,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 116,197 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BT55 ELU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 96,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT55 ELU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT55 ELU registered?

BT55 ELU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is BT55 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ELU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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