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L781 LNF

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 676,835 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L781 LNF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L781 LNF, 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 L781 LNF registered?

L781 LNF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L781 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L781 LNF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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