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GN05 VDF

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

358,551 mi
Last recorded358,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 VDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 358,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs worn readings fluctuate. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise brake pedal rubber split.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 358,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs worn readings fluctuate. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise brake pedal rubber split.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 333,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 312,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 284,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 253,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 229,871 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 229,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 198,809 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 198,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 168,727 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 168,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 167,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 138,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,435 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 88,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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GN05 VDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN05 VDF, 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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What year was GN05 VDF registered?

GN05 VDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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