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H755 XSE

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

39,129 mi
Last recorded39,129 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH755 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,129 miles

FRONT SEATS HAVE PLAY IN THE MECHANISM

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH HAVE CRACKS INBETWEN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened MOUNTING BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage STERRING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SIDE MARKER LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 28 Jan 2026 39,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH FRONT SEAT HAVE PLAY IN MECHANISM

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH HAVE CRAKING INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OSR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN AND HAS PLAY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))

REAR LAMP LENSES HAVE DIFFERENT LIGHT OUT PUTAND N/S LOOSE

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 19 Jan 2026 39,115 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

BOTH FRONT SEAT HAVE PLAY IN MECHANISM

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH HAVE CRAKING INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OSR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN AND HAS PLAY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))

REAR LAMP LENSES HAVE DIFFERENT LIGHT OUT PUTAND N/S LOOSE

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,850 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has minor oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres 10 years old

central prop shaft slider joint boot missing

Fail 15 Jan 2025 37,850 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has minor oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres 10 years old

central prop shaft slider joint boot missing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central propshaft slide joint boot missing

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear bumper loose but unlikely to fall off

battery light on dash

side marker lights not working

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Fail 18 Jan 2024 34,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central propshaft slide joint boot missing

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear bumper loose but unlikely to fall off

battery light on dash

side marker lights not working

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,127 miles

BODY SIDE MARKER / INDICATOR LAMPS NOT WORKING N/S AND O/S

BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES HAVE WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON SURFACES

FRONT DOWNPIPE FLEXI JOINT HAS SLIGHT BLOW

HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DETERIATING

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R FOG LIGHT IN MAIN UNIT FADING

PROPSHAFT SLIDE JOINT BOOT MISSING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY FELT AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 4 Jan 2023 33,127 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH KICK TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F SPRING REAR EYE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F SPRING REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/S/R TAIL LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R OUTER TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL TO CORDS (185 R 14 C ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BODY SIDE MARKER / INDICATORS NOT WORKING ON N/S AND O/S/F

BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES HAVE WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRDED ON SURFACES

HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DETERIATING

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R FOG LIGHT IN MAIN LAMP UNIT FADING

PROP SLIDE JOINT T BOOT / COVER MISSING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX AREA

Pass 6 Jan 2022 32,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 32,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

park brake just passed 16%

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,429 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake warning light temperamental

wipers slow

Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,375 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Trailer board (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake warning light temperamental

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wipers slow

Pass 7 May 2019 30,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wipers slow

Fail 7 May 2019 30,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working x 2 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wipers slow

Pass 8 May 2018 28,961 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

hand brake light on dash does not go out

Fail 4 May 2018 28,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

hand brake light on dash does not go out

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 27,490 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 25,659 miles

1x side repeater on offside inop

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside park brake cable starting to bunch

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

suspension bush's showing signs of wear front and rear

wipers slow in operation but still working efficently

Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,656 miles

Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

1x side repeater on offside inop

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside park brake cable starting to bunch

surface corrosion on underside

suspension bush's showing signs of wear front and rear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all tyres show signs of aging and cracking on side walls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,508 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all tyres show signs of aging and cracking on side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,022 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,877 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,699 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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H755 XSE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 H755 XSE, 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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H755 XSE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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