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K565 RGT

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,309 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake balance just met

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,207 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 101,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,787 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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K565 RGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 119,210 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 K565 RGT, 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 33 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 K565 RGT registered?

K565 RGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K565 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 RGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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