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K655 RCX

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 121,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 115,582 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 115,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 110,548 miles

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

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

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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K655 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K655 RCX, 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 K655 RCX registered?

K655 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K655 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K655 RCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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