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K870 GPW

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,774 mi
Last recorded94,774 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 GPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,774 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorated (outer skin peeling off)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,856 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Both rear wheels have slight bind

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,635 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,125 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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K870 GPW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K870 GPW, 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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K870 GPW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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