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K89 YTA

1992 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

219,199 mi
Last recorded219,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 320130,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 YTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 219,199 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 197,297 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2018 185,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all 3 fuel lines ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 170,569 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2017 170,569 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp glass cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2016 159,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 159,013 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,027 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 146,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,765 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 127,763 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 123,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2011 118,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 118,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 112,329 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 109,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 109,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,816 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,816 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,532 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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K89 YTA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K89 YTA, 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 K89 YTA registered?

K89 YTA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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