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K524 BAN

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 148,816 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 148,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 145,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 142,482 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,233 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING IS CORRODED OUTWITH THE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 137,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,548 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 136,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 134,640 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 134,640 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

reverse light jammed on

Pass 2 May 2006 130,345 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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K524 BAN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K524 BAN, 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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K524 BAN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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