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K284 CHB

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

130,486 mi
Last recorded130,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 CHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 130,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leaks on engine/gear box and rear diff.

slight corrosion on n/s/f wheel arch.

slight tear n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 29 May 2008 130,440 miles

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

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEELARCH IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 28 May 2008 130,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEELARCH IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 130,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 120,437 miles

THE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE LOWER RADIATOR BRACKET IS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS ON THE NEARSIDE.

THE METAL BRAKE PIPE TO THE REAR "T" JUNCTIONIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

THERE IS EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE/PULLEYS AREA.

Fail 21 May 2007 120,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive noise from front of engine/pulleys area

the lower radiator bracket is broken away from the chassis on the nearside

Pass 22 May 2006 112,833 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 112,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K284 CHB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 K284 CHB, 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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K284 CHB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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