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3 BNS

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,265 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff seeping

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 78,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff seeping

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2020 78,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,289 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,319 miles

Oil leak slight leak rear diff ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,488 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff seeping

Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear diff seeping

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 66,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 64,532 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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3 BNS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3 BNS, 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 3 BNS registered?

3 BNS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is 3 BNS safe to buy?

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