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L245 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,910 mi
Last recorded190,910 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 190,910 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 183,419 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 183,419 miles

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 172,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 172,739 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 159,946 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 149,017 miles

rear brake pipes (x3) rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2007 149,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes (x3) rusting

Fail 30 Mar 2007 149,007 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 139,777 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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L245 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L245 VRK, 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 L245 VRK registered?

L245 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L245 VRK safe to buy?

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