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Mercedes-Benz 320

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,200 cc

L13 LNNMOT history

L13 LNN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 285,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2022
Mileage
285,408 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L13 LNN was last recorded at 285,408 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,861 miles · 21 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 285,408 miles
  • 2021 – 279,861 miles
  • 2020 – 276,453 miles
  • 2019 – 257,250 miles
  • 2018 – 228,274 miles
  • 2017 – 188,698 miles
  • 2015 – 176,958 miles
  • 2014 – 175,266 miles
  • 2013 – 170,720 miles
  • 2012 – 167,768 miles
  • 2011 – 161,136 miles
  • 2010 – 155,053 miles
  • 2009 – 147,358 miles
  • 2008 – 140,083 miles
  • 2007 – 123,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail285,408 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor close to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near center (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower valent (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBad engine oil leak recommend cleaning & further investigation

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded not conceded prescribed area but needs repair now

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Various signs of oil leaks under car recommend cleaning & further investigation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail285,408 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,408 miles
    Test number
    825295546657
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor close to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near center (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower valent (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBad engine oil leak recommend cleaning & further investigation

  2. Pass279,861 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    279,861 miles
    Test number
    770122534926
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills covered unable to carry out full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass276,453 miles (+317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    276,453 miles
    Test number
    794761890636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspect both sill areas corroded due to covering unable to inspect

  4. Fail276,136 miles (+18,886)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,136 miles
    Test number
    769479074582
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches signs of corrosion no sharp edges at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Pass257,250 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    257,250 miles
    Test number
    902962249683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded not conceded prescribed area but needs repair now
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of oil leaks under car recommend cleaning & further investigation

  6. Fail257,224 miles (+28,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,224 miles
    Test number
    125651007036
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing a/b/s unit area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded not conceded prescribed area but needs repair now
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of oil leaks under car recommend cleaning & further investigation

  7. Pass228,274 miles (+39,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    228,274 miles
    Test number
    301976720221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad oil leak unable to gauge steering damper

  8. Pass188,698 miles (+11,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    188,698 miles
    Test number
    522189281705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing badly inner edge

  9. Pass176,958 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    176,958 miles
    Test number
    239418585850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    175,266 miles
    Test number
    988115524209
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing very badly inner edge cords may be exposed soon

  11. Fail175,266 miles (+4,546)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,266 miles
    Test number
    178735324204
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing very badly inner edge cords may be exposed soon

  12. Pass170,720 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    170,720 miles
    Test number
    906577803263
    • DangerousBoth o/s tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords may be exposed soon
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDampness steering damper may be from oil leak benfit given to presenter

  13. Fail170,720 miles (+2,952)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,720 miles
    Test number
    216327503212
    • DangerousBoth o/s tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords may be exposed soon
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDampness steering damper may be from oil leak benfit given to presenter

  14. Pass167,768 miles (+6,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    167,768 miles
    Test number
    529280262141
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass161,136 miles (+6,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    787420241137
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper coverd in oil unable to gauge

  16. Pass155,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    155,053 miles
    Test number
    222800640125
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail155,053 miles (+7,695)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,053 miles
    Test number
    780010540139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass147,358 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    147,358 miles
    Test number
    312420149192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,083 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    642442548113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail140,003 miles (+16,068)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    250830248419
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leeks from rear diff. and engine areas

  21. Pass123,935 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    631712917041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,626 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    464195607095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about L13 LNN

Does L13 LNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 LNN expired on 20 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 LNN?
The MOT on L13 LNN expired on 20 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 LNN done?
L13 LNN was recorded at 285,408 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has L13 LNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LNN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 LNN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 LNN find?
L13 LNN failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor close to outer sill, and 5 more.

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