MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil on low
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
off side rear brake in need of attention soon
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
off side rear brake in need of attention soon
Front spring shackle bushes poor .
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear outer tyre wall small damage.
Rear brake rise rate attention required.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?
Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 SMX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 163,234 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 410 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 410 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A12 SMX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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