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K161 PAP

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 103,814 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,811 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,808 miles

Nearside Front headlamp wiper not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,805 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,792 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,787 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear chassis close to near side spring mount

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,741 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,207 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,888 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2008 78,033 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 73,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 68,248 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

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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K161 PAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K161 PAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K161 PAP registered?

K161 PAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 22 June 1993.

Is K161 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K161 PAP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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