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LY55 EKC

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,727 mi
Last recorded129,727 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 129,727 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box has lots of patch repairs

Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 122,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 118,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,643 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 83,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,369 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 39,594 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,439 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,504 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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LY55 EKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY55 EKC, 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 LY55 EKC registered?

LY55 EKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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