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HX56 FBC

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,125 miles

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

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 105,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 8,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,503 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 20,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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HX56 FBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX56 FBC, 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 HX56 FBC registered?

HX56 FBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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