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K156 SLY

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,886 mi
Last recorded189,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 SLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 189,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 189,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint some wear

o/s/f inner wing,brake,suspension and fuel pipes all corroding

rear fluid suspension has very little movement

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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K156 SLY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K156 SLY, 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 K156 SLY registered?

K156 SLY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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