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G601 HCW

1990 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

227,510 mi
Last recorded227,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 410179,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 227,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 227,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 227,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 226,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 226,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 226,093 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 225,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 224,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front damp in light unit [beam ok ]

Offside Front exhaust down pipe repaired

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

chassis heavily under sealed

n/s &o/s front spring mounting corroded slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2020 223,826 miles

front cross member corroding

heavily under sealed

ns/os front suspension mounts corroding

os front hub has slight play

rear under side corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2020 223,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front cross member corroding

heavily under sealed

ns/os front suspension mounts corroding

os front hub has slight play

rear under side corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2019 223,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 222,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 222,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nsr outer tyre heavily crazed

osr inner tyre heavily crazed

both front tyres heavily crazed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 221,828 miles

Both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Oil leak

Steering box has slight freeplay

Fail 3 Apr 2017 221,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Oil leak

Steering box has slight freeplay

Pass 6 Apr 2016 220,342 miles

Oil leak from engine compartment

Steering box has slight play in

Fail 31 Mar 2016 220,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine compartment

Steering box has slight play in

Pass 27 Mar 2015 218,161 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 217,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 217,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 214,764 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 212,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 210,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer slight deteriation .

offside rear outer tyre slight perishing .

Pass 28 May 2011 210,462 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer slight deteriation .

offside rear outer tyre slight perishing .

Pass 23 Nov 2009 208,324 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 208,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 198,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 194,760 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 194,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G601 HCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 179,532 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 G601 HCW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G601 HCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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