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J82 ATV

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,774 mi
Last recorded186,774 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 186,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 184,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 184,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2010 181,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 179,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 177,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 175,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 175,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 175,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 174,005 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front indicator lense is slightly covered with a tape. †Offside front tyre outer wall has a slight lump.

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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J82 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J82 ATV, 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 J82 ATV registered?

J82 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J82 ATV safe to buy?

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