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J208 CYR

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 CYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 132,575 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 131,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 130,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 128,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 126,505 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 126,505 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,147 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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J208 CYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J208 CYR, 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 J208 CYR registered?

J208 CYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J208 CYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 CYR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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