MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
centre exhaust box outer casing corroded
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight engine oil leak
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))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
suspension components corroding,exhaust poor condition
suspension components corroded
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 400?
Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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L521 ERU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 6 October 1993.
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