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J740 CYW

1991 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,846 mi
Last recorded137,846 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 400123,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 137,846 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 137,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 137,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 134,243 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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J740 CYW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J740 CYW, 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 J740 CYW registered?

J740 CYW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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