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J791 EGP

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,933 mi
Last recorded86,933 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,933 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,136 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,136 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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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J791 EGP 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 62.5%.

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 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 J791 EGP, 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 J791 EGP registered?

J791 EGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J791 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J791 EGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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