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DA55 KFG

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,540 mi
Last recorded177,540 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 177,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 177,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 165,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 156,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 152,515 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 152,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured inner (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 147,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,085 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 144,085 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 137,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,214 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 128,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,979 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner tyre tread worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,185 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,277 miles

park brake service [noisey]

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake and park brake service noisey operation

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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DA55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA55 KFG, 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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DA55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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