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K398 FET

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

355,988 mi
Last recorded355,988 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 355,988 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s door

front brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f step corroding

steering box play

Fail 10 Sep 2008 355,962 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion n/s door

front brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f step corroding

steering box play

Pass 19 Sep 2007 346,382 miles

chassis corroding

drop arm track rod ends dust covers split

shock absorbers wearing

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 336,867 miles

screen chipped

slight corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in steering box

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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K398 FET is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K398 FET, 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 K398 FET registered?

K398 FET is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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