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F4 TCE

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 TCE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 104,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 103,743 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 103,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,884 miles

Front exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,868 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure u clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 96,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 96,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 96,532 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear petrol pipes starting to rust

exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 95,904 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight inner rim damage to both front wheels

Pass 16 May 2014 95,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear suspension rusty

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 94,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 93,769 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 93,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 May 2011 92,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 89,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 87,396 miles

Auto sump pan corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 85,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

autobox sump pan rusted

slight rust on fuel pipes

Pass 22 May 2006 82,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F4 TCE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F4 TCE, 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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F4 TCE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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