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H188 RWF

1990 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 410179,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 RWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 67,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,674 miles

BULKHEAD CORRODED , NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

Nearside Rear Upper MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 10 May 2023 65,640 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring fixed mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear 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))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on engine compartment bulk head, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Top marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Top marker lamp inoperative

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on brake servo

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,336 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 64,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 63,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 63,761 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 62,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,152 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

generator exhaust pipe badly corroded

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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H188 RWF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H188 RWF, 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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What year was H188 RWF registered?

H188 RWF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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