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MX05 OFG

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,479 mi
Last recorded90,479 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,479 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,424 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,364 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 85,364 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wish bone rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,112 miles

nearside front headlight damaged but not insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,185 miles

Nearside Front spot light broken

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spot light broken

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,743 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,045 miles

Both the front tyres are worn thin on the edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Inspection of both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The battery warning lamp is on

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,045 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Also damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Both the front tyres are worn thin on the edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Inspection of both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The battery warning lamp is on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,910 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,910 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,320 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,100 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,632 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 36,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,238 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 12,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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MX05 OFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MX05 OFG, 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 MX05 OFG registered?

MX05 OFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is MX05 OFG safe to buy?

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