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H12 RHC

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,829 mi
Last recorded170,829 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 170,829 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 170,829 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 170,653 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp cracked not affecting light out put

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 170,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp lens cracked not affecting light out put

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 170,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 170,206 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 169,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 169,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 168,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9 Years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11 years old) 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( 9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 168,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 168,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 167,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 167,349 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2015 166,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 166,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 164,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 164,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 156,872 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 156,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 150,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 143,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,708 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 130,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 124,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 117,030 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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H12 RHC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H12 RHC, 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 H12 RHC registered?

H12 RHC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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