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K93 XVN

1992 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 400127,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK93 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2007 73,181 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 73,181 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 60,356 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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K93 XVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K93 XVN, 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 K93 XVN registered?

K93 XVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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