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LS55 UFC

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,562 mi
Last recorded92,562 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,961 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 79,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,858 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,858 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)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,005 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LS55 UFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS55 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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