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YX06 VEM

2006 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

213,358 mi
Last recorded213,358 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 32090,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 213,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 213,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 199,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 185,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 185,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 179,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 168,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 157,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 147,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,057 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,120 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,956 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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YX06 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX06 VEM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX06 VEM registered?

YX06 VEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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