MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s front brake binding slightly
rear brake discs worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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