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L972 SUA

1993 Mercedes-benz 400

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 400119,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 SUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 136,727 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 128,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 128,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 121,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 117,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L972 SUA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L972 SUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L972 SUA registered?

L972 SUA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L972 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L972 SUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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