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KM55 JNU

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,303 mi
Last recorded198,303 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 198,303 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 188,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 176,051 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 176,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 167,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 160,975 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 160,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 146,989 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,002 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 140,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 128,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 128,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 116,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 116,860 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,670 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,875 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Front brake discs worn slightly

Oil residue on gearbox bell housing - advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,875 miles

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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Front brake discs worn slightly

Nearside front tyre bald on inner raised edge and has numerous cuts to sidewall (none exposing cords at time of test) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE 25555R18V M+S XL

Oil residue on gearbox bell housing - advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,871 miles

Nearside 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

Nearside front tyre tred cut and starting to perish has slow puncher

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,452 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,847 miles

n/s/f tyre deep cut in tred not showing cord

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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KM55 JNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM55 JNU, 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 KM55 JNU registered?

KM55 JNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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