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KW05 PWU

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,258 mi
Last recorded165,258 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,346 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 156,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 156,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 152,824 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,468 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both side (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,468 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both side (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,465 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear 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

plastic sheet fitted under

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2009 73,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 63,938 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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KW05 PWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW05 PWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW05 PWU registered?

KW05 PWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is KW05 PWU safe to buy?

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