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DG55 YSE

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

160,809 mi
Last recorded160,809 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 160,809 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 160,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 159,650 miles

general corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 31 May 2022 158,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 155,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 155,496 miles

Front Position lamp not working no front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 154,517 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 149,552 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 149,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure N/S tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 149,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 May 2018 149,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,717 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 134,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,483 miles

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

self levelling pump slow to operate

Fail 1 Aug 2014 129,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,008 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,899 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

front brake pads getting low

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2010 90,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

front brake pads getting low

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,301 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 53,301 miles

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

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

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)

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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DG55 YSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DG55 YSE, 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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DG55 YSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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