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L142 RHL

1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,466 mi
Last recorded137,466 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D163,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 RHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,466 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 137,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing MARKER INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 137,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 126,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,166 miles

Rear prop shaft spline cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

prop shaft uni joint gator split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

prop shaft uni joint gator split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

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

front discs corroded

o/s track rod end slight play

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,118 miles

front discs corroded

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r top indicator in/op

rear inner tyres out of shape

track rod end boots poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2012 113,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

front discs corroded

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r top indicator in/op

rear inner tyres out of shape

track rod end boots poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,450 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 112,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,463 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 110,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 102,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 102,309 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L142 RHL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 RHL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L142 RHL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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