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K905 XFX

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK905 XFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,491 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,398 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,341 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,619 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

re check for oil leak after repairs done and oil added to pas resovor area is cleen at time of test recomend monitering

Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

p a s. noisy

underside of vehicle covered with pas oil

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,527 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyres worn fronts on the edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,181 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,257 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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K905 XFX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K905 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K905 XFX registered?

K905 XFX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K905 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K905 XFX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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