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K15 GAB

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,662 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 138,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 138,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,283 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

various chassis areas corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 137,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 136,712 miles

Fuel pipe slight corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 136,712 miles

Fuel pipe slight corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,638 miles

Brake/fuel pipes coated in underseal - not allowing full inspection

Nearside registration plate lamp goes off when boot opened

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2014 133,637 miles

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

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

Brake/fuel pipes coated in underseal - not allowing full inspection

Nearside registration plate lamp goes off when boot opened

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 127,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 127,589 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 123,998 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 123,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 121,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,439 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 116,415 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 111,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 102,876 miles

front no plate startin to seperate

oil leak

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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K15 GAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K15 GAB, 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 K15 GAB registered?

K15 GAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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