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L268 PEO

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,284 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,651 miles

exhaust system getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre inner and outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting perished

rear subframe getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,767 miles

some play steering rack

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

fuel pipes getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of splitting

rear subframe getting corroded

some play rear latitudinal tie bar bushes

some play steering idlers

Pass 2 Feb 2006 95,800 miles

brake fluid getting discoloured

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

front pads half worn

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded

some corrosion rear floor crossmember

some play steering idler gears

some play steering reaction balljoints

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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L268 PEO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L268 PEO, 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 L268 PEO registered?

L268 PEO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L268 PEO safe to buy?

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