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K356 JHE

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2842cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,842cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 175,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 174,518 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 174,493 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 172,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 171,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 159,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 159,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

brake fluid dark in colour

no revers lights

tow bar ball hitch removed time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2021 159,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

brake fluid dark in colour

no revers lights

tow bar ball hitch removed time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2020 159,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid dark in colour

tow bar ball hitch removed time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 157,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,512 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,544 miles

Dampness around the starter area but no apparent leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,922 miles

headlamp converters fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 146,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 138,125 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 138,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 133,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken on tail pipe end

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 131,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 130,606 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

front brake discs surfaces showing corrosion pits

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,042 miles

both front brake disc surfaces showing corrosion pits

exhaust tail pipe extensiuon missing & bracket deteriating at pipe end

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 8 Jul 2009 126,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc surfaces showing corrosion pits

exhaust tail pipe extensiuon missing & bracket deteriating at pipe end

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 8 Jul 2008 121,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 121,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,256 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyretread

Fail 22 May 2006 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K356 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,842cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K356 JHE, 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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K356 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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