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J639 AVO

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,291 mi
Last recorded244,291 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 244,291 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 244,283 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 235,343 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 235,339 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 223,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 223,785 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front wind-screen rubber mounting insecure

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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J639 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc 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 J639 AVO, 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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J639 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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