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L456 MDP

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,915 mi
Last recorded144,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 MDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 144,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs unit where marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2021 144,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 144,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 141,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,629 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 133,629 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,173 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 117,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 115,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 107,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 102,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 98,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,093 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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L456 MDP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 125,098 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 L456 MDP, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L456 MDP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L456 MDP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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