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J496 PRE

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

Cream Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 PRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2009 170,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corodded

all rear brakepipes surface rust

both front ball joints have slight play in them

both front shockers slightly wet

both front tyres on legal limit

exhaust corroded

front flexie hoses slightly corodded

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2007 171,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 168,434 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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J496 PRE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in Cream with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J496 PRE, 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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What year was J496 PRE registered?

J496 PRE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J496 PRE safe to buy?

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