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MT06 LPL

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,281 mi
Last recorded158,281 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 158,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,909 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 135,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,407 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,401 miles

Front injector leaking

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,401 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front injector leaking

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,987 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 120,987 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,321 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre inner wall starting to split

Rear Exhaust hangers worn but system still supported

Warning lights illumiated on dashboard

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,140 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,457 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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MT06 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT06 LPL, 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 MT06 LPL registered?

MT06 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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