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L562 SGU

1994 Mercedes-benz 400

Purple Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 174,528 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 167,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 162,053 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 162,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L562 SGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 400 in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L562 SGU, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L562 SGU registered?

L562 SGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L562 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L562 SGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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