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L262 VLX

1994 Mercedes-benz 320

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 32093,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,128 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,114 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,113 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 92,345 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 92,415 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,438 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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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.

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