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J950 SWL

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 139,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 139,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 130,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 128,473 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 128,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 127,596 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 127,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 122,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,683 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 105,178 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 104,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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J950 SWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J950 SWL, 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 J950 SWL registered?

J950 SWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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