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K868 VEL

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,352 mi
Last recorded151,352 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 151,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (strut) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 146,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 140,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 140,286 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s andn/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 140,286 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s andn/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,681 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 129,221 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,203 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Feb 2013 122,122 miles

Front 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Aug 2011 115,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,950 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 5 Nov 2009 109,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all four tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 105,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 103,013 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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K868 VEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K868 VEL, 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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K868 VEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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