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SP57 MHL

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 and tread cutting up (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 84,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 and tread cutting up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 67,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 64,423 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust boxes cracking at support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,345 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back arm (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 55,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back arm (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,418 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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SP57 MHL is a 2007 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 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 SP57 MHL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP57 MHL registered?

SP57 MHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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