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J5 AJK

1991 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 400123,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,378 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 99,232 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 99,232 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 95,296 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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J5 AJK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J5 AJK, 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 J5 AJK registered?

J5 AJK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J5 AJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 AJK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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