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C1 VGA

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,265 mi
Last recorded164,265 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 164,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,321 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 159,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 157,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,348 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 152,872 miles

headlamp levelling system removed

Fail 10 Mar 2022 152,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 151,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 151,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,554 miles

discs worn

Pass 21 May 2016 147,970 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front d mount has slight play

Offside Rear seat belt clasp outer casing damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated

rear differential damp

Pass 27 May 2015 144,981 miles

front anti-roll bar d mounts worn

rear no, plate deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2015 144,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti-roll bar d mounts worn

rear no, plate deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2014 143,361 miles

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

offside rear seat belt clasp plactic cover broken

rear diff leaking

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 141,168 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 141,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 136,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,856 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2007 123,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 115,227 miles

front washers poor

offside rear tyre low 3mm /worn on inner edge

small cracks in front no plate

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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C1 VGA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green 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 C1 VGA, 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 C1 VGA registered?

C1 VGA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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