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K146 RAF

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,190 mi
Last recorded176,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 176,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

inner sill and body getting corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 176,016 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

inner sill and body getting corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 166,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s + n/s rear inner wheel arches severly corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s mid outrigger corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 166,435 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s + n/s rear inner wheel arches severly corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s mid outrigger corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 159,459 miles

N/s and O/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 159,325 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/s and O/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 153,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 153,116 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/ftyre wall cracking

outersills getting corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 151,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 150,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Advise corrosion on body

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise steering box damp

Advise bonnet difficult to open

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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K146 RAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 163,234 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 K146 RAF, 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 33 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 K146 RAF registered?

K146 RAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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