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L148 APJ

1994 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 138,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 129,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 129,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 116,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 99,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,335 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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L148 APJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L148 APJ, 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 32 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 L148 APJ registered?

L148 APJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L148 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L148 APJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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