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L540 VMR

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,712 mi
Last recorded213,712 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 213,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

feul hoses slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2008 213,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

feul hoses slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 190,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 180,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 180,718 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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L540 VMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L540 VMR, 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 L540 VMR registered?

L540 VMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L540 VMR safe to buy?

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