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B472 LOY

1984 Mercedes-benz 410

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,099 mi
Last recorded223,099 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB472 LOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 223,099 miles

Age related surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 223,080 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective hc ppm readings are to high (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt dose not retract back (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear indicator lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2021 220,283 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps corroded both sides but supported by brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 220,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps corroded both sides but supported by brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 217,051 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 213,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 212,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 212,581 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 212,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr light lens damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 212,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr light lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 212,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr light lens cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 212,366 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 211,828 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 211,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEAR SELECTOR LINKAGE INSECURE

Pass 10 Aug 2011 209,107 miles

both front lower drop link rubbers worn

both track rod ball joint rubbers split

front number plate discoloured

hc high

rear fog light lens cracked

slight play in ns track rod end

Fail 8 Aug 2011 209,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front lower drop link rubbers worn

both track rod ball joint rubbers split

front number plate discoloured

hc high

rear fog light lens cracked

slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 7 Jul 2010 204,408 miles

both track rod ball rubbers split

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2010 204,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both track rod ball rubbers split

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 201,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 201,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 200,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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B472 LOY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 410 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B472 LOY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B472 LOY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 11 October 1984.

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