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L299 PWR

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 PWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded near top mounting. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,885 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion front to rear fuel pipes at rear end

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,832 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,782 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,450 miles

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

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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L299 PWR is a 1994 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 87%.

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 L299 PWR, 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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L299 PWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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