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L101 GBW

1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

727,073 mi
Last recorded727,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D167,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 GBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 727,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 726,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 710,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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L101 GBW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 167,208 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L101 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L101 GBW registered?

L101 GBW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L101 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 GBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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