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H169 REO

1990 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,800 mi
Last recorded299,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 410179,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 REO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 299,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front door rear lower pillars corroded+door steps and floor pans showing corrosion

both front inner wings+wheelboxes and front cross member and o/s+n/s bulk head corroded

both inner+outer sills corroded

hand brake cables derteriorated

rear fllor pans corroded+both rear chassis showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 296,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 295,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 295,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion nearside sill panel

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

exhaust leak at front pipe

front brake discs deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 3 May 2007 293,771 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 293,771 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 291,696 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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H169 REO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H169 REO, 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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H169 REO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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