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L229 KNC

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Black Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,169 mi
Last recorded137,169 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 137,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 137,155 miles

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

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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L229 KNC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Black with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 171,813 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 L229 KNC, 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 32 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 L229 KNC registered?

L229 KNC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L229 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 KNC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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