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KE05 GXL

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,308 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,997 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,434 miles

nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outer walls slightly.

Pass 30 May 2012 68,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,498 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,497 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,629 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,517 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

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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KE05 GXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KE05 GXL, 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 KE05 GXL registered?

KE05 GXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KE05 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 GXL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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