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J57 TBW

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,783 mi
Last recorded163,783 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 TBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 163,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 160,018 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 18 Apr 2007 155,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 150,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 160,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J57 TBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J57 TBW, 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 J57 TBW registered?

J57 TBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J57 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J57 TBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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