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1525 MF

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1525 MF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,101 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 53,101 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,206 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,736 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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1525 MF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 125,098 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 1525 MF, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1525 MF registered?

1525 MF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is 1525 MF safe to buy?

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