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K696 RLA

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK696 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 119,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 119,937 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 119,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,069 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corodded

Rear windscreen cracked

Slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 27 Mar 2010 115,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake pipes corodded

Rear windscreen cracked

Slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 25 Mar 2009 107,459 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 107,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear screen cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2008 101,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 101,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 93,591 miles

crack in rear screen

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,790 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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K696 RLA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K696 RLA, 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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What year was K696 RLA registered?

K696 RLA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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