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BNZ 400

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Black Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

246,938 mi
Last recorded246,938 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 400
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 246,938 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 246,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 48,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 41,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 32,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2021 20,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 17,327 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,130 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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BNZ 400 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Black with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BNZ 400, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 400?

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What year was BNZ 400 registered?

BNZ 400 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is BNZ 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 400 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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