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K899 HVF

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,200 mi
Last recorded178,200 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 178,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front crossmember slightly corroded

offside front coil spring fractured at an extreme end - still located ok

rear exhaust mounting broken - system still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 167,987 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 167,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 162,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WING CORRORED

Pass 5 Aug 2009 160,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 160,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 157,526 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 157,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 155,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 155,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 151,844 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 320 reliability report

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K899 HVF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K899 HVF, 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 K899 HVF registered?

K899 HVF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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