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M394 VDO

1995 Mercedes-benz 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 320124,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 131,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,483 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 131,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front lower arm ball joint rubbers deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2022 131,353 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 131,322 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 131,274 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

all components signs of rusting

underside of vehicle signs of rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2018 131,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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M394 VDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 124,309 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 M394 VDO, 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 31 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 M394 VDO registered?

M394 VDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M394 VDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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