MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advancing under body corrosion
Front disc worn
Play front hubs
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advancing underbody corrosion
body corrosion
both front inner wings corroded and weak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?
Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J388 GMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J388 GMR, 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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J388 GMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 September 1991.
Is J388 GMR safe to buy?
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