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J400 NEW

1991 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,034 mi
Last recorded181,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 400123,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2011 181,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2010 178,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 178,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 178,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 175,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 175,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 170,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2006 170,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

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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J400 NEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 123,478 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 J400 NEW, 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 35 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 J400 NEW registered?

J400 NEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J400 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 NEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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