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L18 KMS

1999 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 32092,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 KMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,761 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

crack in screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,748 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

crack in screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 92,126 miles

Engine Oil Level on Minimum

Nearside Rear tyre weathered on Outer Edge

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer and inner edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing from outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 92,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion on o/s front wing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,952 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,811 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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L18 KMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 92,993 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 L18 KMS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 KMS registered?

L18 KMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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