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ECL 455S

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,409 mi
Last recorded150,409 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 455S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 150,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension bush(s) and covers(s) slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 142,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,341 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 130,232 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear fuel and brake pipes have corrosion on them.

Pass 23 May 2017 123,811 miles

Front lower ball joint have slight play

rear springs rusty

slight corrosion on brake and fuel lines

slight corrosion on subframes

Pass 31 May 2016 109,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,516 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,445 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,439 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,857 miles

cover's on sill's also under engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 87,821 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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ECL 455S is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ECL 455S, 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 ECL 455S registered?

ECL 455S is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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