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L977 XLR

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Front anti roll bar corroded and all roll bar bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear anti roll bar corroded and all roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,246 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,528 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,357 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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L977 XLR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L977 XLR, 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 L977 XLR registered?

L977 XLR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L977 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L977 XLR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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