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L222 EKE

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,850 mi
Last recorded171,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 171,850 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,420 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 166,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 154,591 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

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

Fail 2 May 2024 154,570 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2023 144,950 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake performance Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Apr 2023 144,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake performance Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arme ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,461 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,382 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 87,352 miles

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

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

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

o/s f tyre bald on inside

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,069 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in side wall.not down to structural cords.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,752 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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L222 EKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L222 EKE, 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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L222 EKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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