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ML09 FVF

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,139 mi
Last recorded169,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 169,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one broken off others very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 169,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one broken off others very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 167,515 miles

Rear axle leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2024 167,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2023 164,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm - upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 162,179 miles

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

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 diff oily possible leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 158,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,245 miles

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

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 15 May 2019 147,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 225/55 r16 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 134,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil light illuminated

diff oily

Pass 10 May 2017 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oily

under tray oily

Pass 20 May 2016 106,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Accurate inspection during the test not possible. (3.5.1g)

Rear Differential N/S output shaft seal leaking.

Fail 19 May 2016 106,333 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Accurate inspection during the test not possible. (3.5.1g)

Rear Differential N/S output shaft seal leaking.

Pass 21 May 2015 91,285 miles

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

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

Passenger air bag switched off

Fail 21 May 2015 91,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Passenger air bag switched off

Pass 7 May 2014 70,828 miles

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 51,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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ML09 FVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 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 ML09 FVF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML09 FVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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