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K90 JAK

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 JAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 130,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 130,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 130,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 114,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 108,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 108,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 101,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 100,019 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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K90 JAK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K90 JAK, 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 K90 JAK registered?

K90 JAK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K90 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 JAK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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