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B8 NYT

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,665 mi
Last recorded58,665 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,448 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Jun 2018 82,119 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))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 80,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 74,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,870 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 68,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 66,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,386 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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B8 NYT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 B8 NYT, 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 B8 NYT registered?

B8 NYT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B8 NYT safe to buy?

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