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LR56 PZM

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 PZM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 168,378 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 161,516 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 147,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 147,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 134,674 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 134,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,328 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 118,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 103,087 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 103,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,857 miles

n/s lower edge of windscreen has slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,294 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low (view restricted )

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low (view restricted )

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,024 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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LR56 PZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,263 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 LR56 PZM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR56 PZM registered?

LR56 PZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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