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J949 MFD

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 MFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

WHEEL ARCHES /FRONT WINGS /DOORS / STEPS /BADLY CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 18 Sep 2008 123,120 miles

BODY PANELS / WINGS CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BODY PANELS / WINGS CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 121,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 121,573 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,619 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 118,618 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J949 MFD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J949 MFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J949 MFD registered?

J949 MFD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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