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C8 PLB

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 131,289 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 131,289 miles

Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2006 95,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,471 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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C8 PLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 PLB, 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 C8 PLB registered?

C8 PLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is C8 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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