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L728 SGW

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,477 mi
Last recorded209,477 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL728 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 209,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 197,771 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 197,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 188,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 181,708 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 181,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 20 Oct 2006 173,791 miles

front number damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2006 173,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate damaged

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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L728 SGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L728 SGW, 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 L728 SGW registered?

L728 SGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L728 SGW safe to buy?

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