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A3 XKN

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 121,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,509 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,467 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on near side rear inner arch

slight corrosion on offside rear inner arch

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,176 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 May 2017 115,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 112,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 110,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 109,135 miles

tyres wearing low.

Fail 3 May 2013 109,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tyres wearing low.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 106,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,238 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 102,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,056 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2005 95,113 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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A3 XKN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A3 XKN, 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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A3 XKN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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