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K5 NLT

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,889 mi
Last recorded168,889 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 168,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 152,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,171 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2016 146,773 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 10 Oct 2016 146,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,638 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,599 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

nsf tyre stepped

nsr tyre stepped

osf tyre stepped

Fail 25 Sep 2014 137,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking slightly

nsf tyre stepped

nsr tyre stepped

osf tyre stepped

Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,564 miles

both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,854 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,853 miles

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 less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,164 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2009 84,127 miles

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

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

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,880 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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K5 NLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K5 NLT, 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 K5 NLT registered?

K5 NLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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