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3820 U

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3820 U
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 41,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,158 miles

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2009 37,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,864 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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3820 U is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3820 U, 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 3820 U registered?

3820 U is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is 3820 U safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3820 U shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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