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K318 BWN

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

187,821 mi
Last recorded187,821 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK318 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 187,821 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

nial in o/s outter tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 180,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion starting

Fail 15 Feb 2008 180,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise hand brake travel

surface corrosion starting

Pass 6 Oct 2006 168,052 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 168,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s & o/s headlamps backing deterioated

Fail 3 Oct 2006 167,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise corrosion underside front steps

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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K318 BWN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K318 BWN, 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 K318 BWN registered?

K318 BWN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K318 BWN shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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