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K179 TKE

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

334,659 mi
Last recorded334,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 334,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 334,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 334,536 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 334,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 330,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 320,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 309,177 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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K179 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K179 TKE, 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 K179 TKE registered?

K179 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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