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PJ55 BAA

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,129 mi
Last recorded179,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 179,129 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 179,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 164,271 miles

Both front tyre's worn close to legal limit

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,740 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 152,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 142,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,898 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,898 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,469 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,570 miles

both front tyres starting to wear thin on inside edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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PJ55 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ55 BAA, 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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PJ55 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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