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J4 LWP

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,052 mi
Last recorded159,052 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 159,052 miles

Front Windscreen has a small chip

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 159,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 155,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 152,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 147,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 145,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 142,600 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 15MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE 205/60/15V (4.1.E.1)

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear SPRINGS CORRODING BOTH

Fail 12 Dec 2017 142,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 15MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE 205/60/15V (4.1.E.1)

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear SPRINGS CORRODING BOTH

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 139,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 136,412 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear axle has oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 131,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 129,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 125,321 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s tie rod inner and outer ball joint boots split

n/s/f shock leaking slightly

o/s/r brake pipe clip broken

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Dec 2010 121,214 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2009 118,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering damper leaking slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2009 118,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll end bushs have signs of slight wear

gearbox damp

oil leak all around the engine

rear diff damp

slight play in both the front wheels, and in steering arms

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

steering dampner and steering arms are damp with what seems to be engine oil

Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,730 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

slight wear to both the front anti-roll bar end support bush's

sterring damp, not leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2007 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

slight wear to both the front anti-roll bar end support bush's

sterring damp, not leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate broken

Pass 28 Dec 2005 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J4 LWP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J4 LWP, 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 J4 LWP registered?

J4 LWP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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