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K901 GCL

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,328 mi
Last recorded157,328 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 GCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 157,328 miles

non OE wheels fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2011 157,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non OE wheels fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 153,086 miles

as vt32

Fail 11 Jun 2007 153,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.

Offside front tyre inner side wall damaged.

Slight play at all wheels.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2006 141,954 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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K901 GCL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K901 GCL, 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 K901 GCL registered?

K901 GCL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K901 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 GCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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