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K865 GWG

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 GWG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 104,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 103,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 102,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,410 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,104 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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K865 GWG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue 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 K865 GWG, 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 K865 GWG registered?

K865 GWG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K865 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K865 GWG 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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