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L608 XLK

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,747 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 103,747 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,368 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,375 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,764 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,510 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,510 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,292 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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L608 XLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L608 XLK, 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 L608 XLK registered?

L608 XLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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