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SM55 YNW

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Worn through and split (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Switch link broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light is on dash

brake pedal rubber has slight cut

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light is on dash

brake pedal rubber has slight cut

rear exhaust bracket is loose

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,635 miles

Brake pad warning light is on dash

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad warning light is on dash

Brake pedal rubber has a slight tear

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 86,754 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 86,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 72,361 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 57,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,466 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,836 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,836 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,945 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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SM55 YNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver 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 SM55 YNW, 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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SM55 YNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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