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K838 TTL

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,178 mi
Last recorded150,178 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 TTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 150,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 136,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 136,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 129,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 129,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K838 TTL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K838 TTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K838 TTL registered?

K838 TTL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 3 February 1993.

Is K838 TTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 TTL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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