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HIB 1851

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 1851
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,222 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside steering drop arm bush has slight play.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 65,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,075 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 64,196 miles

o/s/f upper wishbone bushes worn

Fail 24 Dec 2009 64,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f upper wishbone bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,355 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside steering idler linkage has slight play

offside tie rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 May 2007 61,324 miles

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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HIB 1851 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 127,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIB 1851, 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 34 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 HIB 1851 registered?

HIB 1851 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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