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L297 DUE

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,552 mi
Last recorded167,552 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 DUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 167,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 157,566 miles

Oil loss from engine and rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2023 142,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil at the front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,303 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,119 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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L297 DUE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 93,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L297 DUE, 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 32 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 L297 DUE registered?

L297 DUE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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