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KT05 BVS

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,592 mi
Last recorded254,592 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 254,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 254,583 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 254,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 241,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 241,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke at tickover. Unknown engine condition. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 232,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 210,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 210,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 193,033 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 193,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 183,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2016 173,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 161,094 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear, of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent fault on nearside, flashes on & off (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,797 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emits blue/white smoke, not considered to be too dense.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,631 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,052 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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KT05 BVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT05 BVS, 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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KT05 BVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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