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K113 HDK

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,513 mi
Last recorded225,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK113 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 225,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 225,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 224,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 224,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 224,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 222,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 219,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 212,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 211,971 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 196,066 miles

O/S/F sub frame mounting corroded

Rear brake metal pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 196,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S/F sub frame mounting corroded

Rear brake metal pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 192,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 189,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 189,943 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 187,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 187,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corrded slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2006 186,083 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 186,083 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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K113 HDK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K113 HDK, 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 K113 HDK registered?

K113 HDK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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