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L521 ERU

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

255,715 mi
Last recorded255,715 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 255,715 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 255,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 243,438 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 243,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 229,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 222,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2021 217,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 208,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 208,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 196,229 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 192,021 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 186,360 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 186,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 177,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 169,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 162,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light scratching on windscreen

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 155,865 miles

suspension components corroding,exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 153,467 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 144,142 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 144,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 139,489 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 134,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 134,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 126,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 119,790 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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L521 ERU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L521 ERU, 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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How do I check the history of L521 ERU?

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What year was L521 ERU registered?

L521 ERU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L521 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 ERU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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