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K286 DTM

1992 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,752 mi
Last recorded196,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 410167,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 196,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 196,257 miles

centre chassis outriggers corrosion near spring mountings

driver floor & bulkhead repaired with fibre fill

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2024 196,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre chassis outriggers corrosion near spring mountings

driver floor & bulkhead repaired with fibre fill

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 195,848 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 195,816 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 195,099 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

slight travel @ park brake lever

Fail 11 May 2022 195,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 194,632 miles

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

front bulk head slightly corroded

ns & os inner wings corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 194,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front bulk head slightly corroded

ns & os inner wings corroded

rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 11 Jul 2019 194,177 miles

LOTS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 4 Jul 2019 194,176 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected binding (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LOTS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 6 Jul 2018 193,760 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight injector chuffing noise

vehicle body and underside corroded and holed in various places

Fail 3 Jul 2018 193,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight exhaust blow

slight injector chuffing noise

vehicle body and underside corroded and holed in various places

Pass 29 Jun 2017 193,004 miles

all inner sills badly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 192,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing tyre on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all inner sills badly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 192,002 miles

Front Headlight pattern poor

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Close to prescribed area for leaf spring front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower inner quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body repair made close to leaf spring front mounting

Fail 30 Nov 2015 191,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Close to prescribed area for leaf spring front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower inner quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body repair made close to leaf spring front mounting

Fail 20 Oct 2015 191,880 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both shock mounts rusty (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear lights poor

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,916 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 189,309 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 186,700 miles

headlights weak beam pattern

no plate lights dim

silencer and tail pipe mounted with wire

steering tight to turn by hand when vehicle jacked up

when vehicle on hard lefthand lock the body moves up/down when released

Fail 9 Aug 2013 186,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

silencer and tail pipe mounted with wire

steering tight to turn by hand when vehicle jacked up

when vehicle on hard lefthand lock the body moves up/down when released

Pass 12 Jul 2012 181,593 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake reading lower then o/s/r

no beam kick on n/s/f headlight

Fail 11 Jul 2012 181,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner wings and front panel filled with expanding foam not affecting stucture

n/s/rear brake reading lower than o/s/rear

Pass 26 Mar 2011 176,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 175,196 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 175,184 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 173,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 173,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 169,883 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to body and underside

front number plate damaged

rear brake drums slightly ovaled

Fail 9 Apr 2008 169,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion and holed areas to vehicle

front number plate damaged

rear n/s drum ovalo (showing up on RBT)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 166,723 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 164,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 164,256 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

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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K286 DTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K286 DTM, 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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K286 DTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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