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K35 YNV

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

290,611 mi
Last recorded290,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK35 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 290,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 288,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 288,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 286,624 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 286,612 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 280,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering arm ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 272,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 265,895 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 265,789 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills have holes within 30cm of component mounting points (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 265,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 257,534 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 247,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 238,769 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 238,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2011 229,395 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 229,307 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 218,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 209,209 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 209,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 198,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 197,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 186,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 174,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 165,295 miles

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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K35 YNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K35 YNV, 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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K35 YNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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