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J60 MLW

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 MLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 125,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2018 122,150 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,920 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Battery warning message on dash

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Glow plug lamp is illuminated

Offside front tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts on outer sidewall

Parking brake release handle is broken and difficult to operate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Battery warning message on dash

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Glow plug lamp is illuminated

Offside front tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts on outer sidewall

Parking brake release handle is broken and difficult to operate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,321 miles

N/S/F tyre has three cuts in outer sidewall/strong advise

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parkbrake release handle partially broken

Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning alight on display

N/S/F tyre has three cuts in outer sidewall/strong advise

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 strong advise (3.5.1i)

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

Parkbrake release handle partially broken

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,711 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,158 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,160 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,412 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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J60 MLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J60 MLW, 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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J60 MLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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