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L74 AAG

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,433 mi
Last recorded183,433 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 AAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 183,433 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 181,788 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 181,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 180,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 180,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 178,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Mar 2015 176,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 173,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 169,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 169,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 166,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 163,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 161,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 161,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 158,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 158,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 152,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 145,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 138,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 138,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewall

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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L74 AAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L74 AAG, 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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L74 AAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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