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286 BKJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Turquoise Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 168,280 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust box skin corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2024 168,280 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

middle exhaust box corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,280 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2022 168,267 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2021 164,488 miles

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

Front tyres edges worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front h/light damaged/condensated

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

oil around diff

Fail 15 Sep 2021 164,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front tyres edges worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front h/light damaged/condensated

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

oil around diff

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,464 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 157,339 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,481 miles

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 146,439 miles

under body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,837 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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286 BKJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Turquoise with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 286 BKJ, 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 286 BKJ registered?

286 BKJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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