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RK55 ZBG

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,858 mi
Last recorded102,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,858 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,009 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,214 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front bush arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

drive belt cracked

engine smoking, only just met requirements

Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front bush arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

drive belt crakced

engine smoking, only just met requirements

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rusty water around joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 31,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,724 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 15,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

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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RK55 ZBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK55 ZBG, 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 RK55 ZBG registered?

RK55 ZBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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