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DG56 AJO

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,625 mi
Last recorded154,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 154,625 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 154,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,051 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 141,893 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***strong Advise*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 125,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 125,220 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 121,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by the caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by the caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

o/s rear exhaust securing bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,551 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,314 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,380 miles

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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DG56 AJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG56 AJO, 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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DG56 AJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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