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K418 JHE

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2842cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,885 mi
Last recorded179,885 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,842cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 179,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 176,688 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 185/75/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step area slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft center boot worn

Pass 24 Mar 2023 174,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front step area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 174,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front step area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 172,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front step area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 172,825 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front step area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 167,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 162,256 miles

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,833 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 157,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Engine bay ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 151,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,455 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

beam benders fitted to headlights

offside rear inner tyre very perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 146,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,389 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2013 138,389 miles

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2012 133,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 133,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,273 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 123,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 122,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 117,650 miles

advise chip in screen

advise track rod end rubbers sliting

Pass 20 Jun 2006 107,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 96,525 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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K418 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,842cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K418 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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What year was K418 JHE registered?

K418 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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