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L751 GRD

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,542 mi
Last recorded180,542 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 GRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 180,542 miles

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 12 Oct 2010 180,540 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 180,540 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 175,517 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 175,517 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 167,904 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 167,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

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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L751 GRD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L751 GRD, 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 L751 GRD registered?

L751 GRD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is L751 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L751 GRD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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