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H581 XWR

1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,691 mi
Last recorded32,691 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D153,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,691 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 30,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 30,033 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 27,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 25,829 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,965 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp beam image converters fitted

not much reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2019 24,061 miles

Headlamp converter masks fitted

Not much reserve travel left on handbrake

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,932 miles

both headlamp lens have beam deflectors taped on

Fail 10 Dec 2018 20,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear or rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 19,838 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear or rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 19,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,772 miles

all four rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 22 Jul 2014 19,747 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all four rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,657 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,428 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 18,409 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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H581 XWR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 153,376 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H581 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H581 XWR registered?

H581 XWR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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