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JWD 1L

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 170,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 169,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 169,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 169,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 169,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 169,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 167,841 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 166,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 166,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 166,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 165,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 163,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 162,680 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 162,680 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

bulb failure light on dash .all bulbs are ok

Pass 4 Aug 2010 161,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 160,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 160,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,916 miles

Rear exh.hanger weakened.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 138,096 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 138,096 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,471 miles

surface corrosion on rear of front to rear steel brake pipe.

Fail 16 Jul 2005 135,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 135,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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JWD 1L is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 130,372 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 JWD 1L, 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 34 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 JWD 1L registered?

JWD 1L is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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