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A8 BKN

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 150,432 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 150,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 149,911 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 146,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

different alloy wheels and tyres fitted, to when the car was first tested(which failed)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 146,674 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 141,106 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 141,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 132,934 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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A8 BKN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A8 BKN, 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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A8 BKN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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