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Mercedes-Benz 320

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L456 MDPMOT history

L456 MDP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2022
Mileage
144,915 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 MDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L456 MDP was last recorded at 144,915 miles on 26 Jul 2022, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,657 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
3,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,915 miles
  • 2021 – 144,657 miles
  • 2020 – 143,306 miles
  • 2019 – 141,417 miles
  • 2018 – 137,389 miles
  • 2017 – 133,629 miles
  • 2016 – 129,938 miles
  • 2015 – 126,430 miles
  • 2014 – 122,173 miles
  • 2013 – 117,754 miles
  • 2012 – 115,374 miles
  • 2011 – 114,521 miles
  • 2010 – 111,492 miles
  • 2009 – 107,133 miles
  • 2008 – 102,066 miles
  • 2007 – 98,368 miles
  • 2006 – 94,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,915 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs unit where marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,915 miles (+258)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,915 miles
    Test number
    527487809381
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs unit where marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

  2. Pass144,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    899535904905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail144,657 miles (+1,351)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    860018944545
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,306 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,306 miles
    Test number
    122114104392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,417 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,417 miles
    Test number
    423021798921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,389 miles (+3,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    541739426067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,629 miles
    Test number
    506745100338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,629 miles (+3,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,629 miles
    Test number
    815074927562
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  9. Pass129,938 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    893856237667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,430 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    229171505286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,173 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    387433004420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,169 miles (+4,415)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,169 miles
    Test number
    599362504218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass117,754 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    286098293430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,753 miles (+2,379)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,753 miles
    Test number
    308557893125
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass115,374 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    116206622200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,521 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,521 miles
    Test number
    298147381153
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass111,492 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    791103700226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,133 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    804676409200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,066 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,066 miles
    Test number
    500078608224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,368 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,368 miles
    Test number
    554089597129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    794021906271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L456 MDP

Does L456 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L456 MDP expired on 12 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L456 MDP?
The MOT on L456 MDP expired on 12 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L456 MDP done?
L456 MDP was recorded at 144,915 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2022, an average of 3,173 miles a year.
Has L456 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 MDP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L456 MDP 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 L456 MDP find?
L456 MDP failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2022 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs unit where marked; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch where marked; offside front brake hose bulging under pressure, and 2 more.

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