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K8 RDW

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,998 mi
Last recorded93,998 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 93,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 87,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 83,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,953 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 May 2010 75,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2010 75,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2009 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K8 RDW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 RDW, 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 K8 RDW registered?

K8 RDW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is K8 RDW safe to buy?

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