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M730 UMO

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,814 mi
Last recorded71,814 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM730 UMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 71,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,983 miles

Both front shocks too weak

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable Too weak (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 62,983 miles

Both front shocks too weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable Too weak (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 239,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 237,828 miles

(advice) both rear outer side lamp not working +warning lamp indicate fault

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 237,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

(advice) both rear outer side lamp not working +warning lamp indicate fault

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 237,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 237,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 235,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 234,849 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 223,718 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 223,718 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 217,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

unable to see brake pipe clearly car covered in under seal

Pass 12 Aug 2009 217,257 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see brake pipe clearly car covered in under seal

Pass 13 Aug 2008 216,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 215,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 212,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M730 UMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M730 UMO, 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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M730 UMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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