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J199 GOW

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,819 mi
Last recorded235,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 235,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 235,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 233,843 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 233,804 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2006 231,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 231,071 miles

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

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J199 GOW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J199 GOW, 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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J199 GOW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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