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SXI 6778

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,633 mi
Last recorded42,633 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 6778
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,633 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,429 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,673 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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SXI 6778 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 119,210 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 SXI 6778, 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 33 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 SXI 6778 registered?

SXI 6778 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is SXI 6778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 6778 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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