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L857 RMX

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,411 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 138,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 138,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,876 miles

Battery loose.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 133,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 132,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 130,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 127,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 122,889 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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L857 RMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L857 RMX, 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 L857 RMX registered?

L857 RMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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