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B11 VAN

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2005
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2005 151,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

oil leaks from gear box and diff

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 400?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
coil spring fractured 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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B11 VAN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 119,210 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 VAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 VAN registered?

B11 VAN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B11 VAN safe to buy?

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