MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front shock absorbers slight leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
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L262 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320 in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L262 VLX, 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 L262 VLX registered?
L262 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 6 January 1994.
Is L262 VLX safe to buy?
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