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MIB 6285

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 6285
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 113,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 100,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,790 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 23 Oct 2014 76,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,386 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,632 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,177 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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MIB 6285 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MIB 6285, 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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What year was MIB 6285 registered?

MIB 6285 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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