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L756 DTT

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,422 mi
Last recorded142,422 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL756 DTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 142,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 142,195 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 142,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,778 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 141,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 140,265 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 140,263 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 140,257 miles

nearside rear tyre split outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 140,252 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre split outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 139,836 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 138,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,581 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 135,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,089 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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L756 DTT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L756 DTT, 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 L756 DTT registered?

L756 DTT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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