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J428 RJA

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,254 mi
Last recorded165,254 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 RJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 165,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 156,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 156,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 153,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 153,491 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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J428 RJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J428 RJA, 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 J428 RJA registered?

J428 RJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J428 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J428 RJA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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