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FM55 LVB

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LVB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 105,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,737 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 100,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,775 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,588 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 75,588 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 66,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,679 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,674 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No Emissions Detected.

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 40,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,886 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,408 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner sholders

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

Nearside 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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FM55 LVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM55 LVB, 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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What year was FM55 LVB registered?

FM55 LVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is FM55 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 LVB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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