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K720 CAJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

310,546 mi
Last recorded310,546 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 CAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 310,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 310,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 298,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some play to steering idler

Pass 11 Jul 2007 298,331 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some play to steering idler

Pass 24 Jul 2006 288,835 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight dampness at steering box

oil leak

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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K720 CAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K720 CAJ, 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 K720 CAJ registered?

K720 CAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K720 CAJ safe to buy?

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