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HG05 KYF

2005 Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,025 mi
Last recorded206,025 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KYF
MakeMercedes
ModelE320 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 206,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 197,436 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 196,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 185,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 185,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 182,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 181,492 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 170,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 163,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 156,713 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 156,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 156,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 151,651 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto?

Based on 2,789 MOT tests across 635 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
635
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 1
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HG05 KYF is a 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 KYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HG05 KYF registered?

HG05 KYF is a 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is HG05 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 KYF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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