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AHZ 5232

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,475 mi
Last recorded177,475 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 5232
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 177,475 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 174,958 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 174,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 175,361 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 175,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 174,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 172,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 170,180 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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AHZ 5232 is a 1992 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 75%.

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 AHZ 5232, 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 AHZ 5232 registered?

AHZ 5232 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is AHZ 5232 safe to buy?

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