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LS55 PGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,568 mi
Last recorded190,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 190,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 190,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 178,871 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 178,870 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 159,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017

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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,369 miles

Glow plug light on dash indicating fault.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Glow plug light on dash indicating fault.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint leaking from rack union. requires rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 124,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 50,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,790 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

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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LS55 PGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS55 PGZ, 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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LS55 PGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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