MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
metal brake pipes at rear corroding.
nearside rear tyre worn
offside front road spring helper fitted.
offside front tyre worn inner edge.
offside rear road spring helper fitted.
slight play steering box.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
metal brake pipes at rear corroding.
nearside rear tyre worn
offside front road spring helper fitted.
offside front tyre worn inner edge.
offside rear road spring helper fitted.
slight play steering box.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BSI 8984 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BSI 8984, 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 BSI 8984 registered?
BSI 8984 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 March 1993.
Is BSI 8984 safe to buy?
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