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FV61 DKL

2011 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,030 mi
Last recorded105,030 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,365 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/distorted jacking point. req attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 97,267 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rearmost bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/distorted jacking point. req attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,202 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,547 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rhr worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 40,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rhr worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,395 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,518 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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FV61 DKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV61 DKL, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV61 DKL registered?

FV61 DKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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