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H381 BFU

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,663 mi
Last recorded47,663 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,663 miles

2 inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 47,635 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rear upper orange in colour (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 47,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire major fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rear upper orange in colour (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,213 miles

Front panel corroded

Nearside and offside inner wheel arches are corroded

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front panel/radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Radiator leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 45,514 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking at injectors (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front panel/radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Radiator leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front panel corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked on side walls

rear exhaust extension pipe missing

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,065 miles

front cross member corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,130 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bulk head corroded

o/s/f tyre walls cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2008 41,192 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres badly cracked and perished.

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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H381 BFU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 123,664 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 H381 BFU, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H381 BFU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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