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J65 CET

1992 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,837 mi
Last recorded177,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 410167,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 CET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 177,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 177,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 173,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,487 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 1 Dec 2020 168,007 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 168,006 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 167,987 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 166,919 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 166,918 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear outer tyre flat

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 164,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 164,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 163,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 161,713 miles

nearside rear marker light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2013 161,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear marker light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,609 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2012 160,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear inner tyre soft

Pass 19 Jul 2011 159,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 159,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,314 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 158,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 152,045 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 143,808 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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J65 CET is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 167,976 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 J65 CET, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J65 CET is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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