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27 LHY

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 123,895 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 122,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in nearside headlamp lens

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

play in both front hub assemblies

play in steering column/box

Fail 17 May 2018 109,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in nearside headlamp lens

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

play in both front hub assemblies

play in steering column/box

Pass 25 May 2017 107,523 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 105,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 103,134 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 100,289 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 100,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 97,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 90,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,114 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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27 LHY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 27 LHY, 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 27 LHY registered?

27 LHY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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