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A1 KGE

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,994 mi
Last recorded70,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,994 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 70,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,835 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,758 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,454 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,346 miles

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,777 miles

near side rear shock leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,207 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 54,153 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 54,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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A1 KGE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 93,255 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 KGE, 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 32 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 A1 KGE registered?

A1 KGE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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