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J11 ACB

1991 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,614 mi
Last recorded36,614 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 400123,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 ACB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,614 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 35,413 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 34,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,456 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,640 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,655 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 8,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,810 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres - cuts in sidewalls - no cords exposed

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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J11 ACB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J11 ACB, 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 J11 ACB registered?

J11 ACB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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