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VX55 VXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

288,465 mi
Last recorded288,465 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 32096,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 288,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 267,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 247,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 247,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 30 Mar 2011 202,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 202,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,218 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 150,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,224 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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VX55 VXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX55 VXJ, 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 VX55 VXJ registered?

VX55 VXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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