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BNZ 100

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 100
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 100,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 100,246 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 96,157 miles

Nearside rear seat belt buckle clasp casing damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 91,316 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 91,313 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 87,418 miles

both number plates fading and front cracking and bottom

n/s/f brake hose rubbing on abs wire

Fail 8 May 2012 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both number plates fading and front cracking and bottom

n/s/f brake hose rubbing on abs wire

Pass 13 May 2011 85,883 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

front tyres pershing

rear diff damp

Fail 9 May 2011 85,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

front tyres pershing

rear diff damp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,202 miles

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

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

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,837 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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BNZ 100 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 82.6%.

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 BNZ 100, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 100?

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What year was BNZ 100 registered?

BNZ 100 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is BNZ 100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 100 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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