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L231 UBY

1993 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,717 mi
Last recorded300,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410163,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2009 300,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 300,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 285,510 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 285,507 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 268,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 249,697 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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L231 UBY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L231 UBY, 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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What year was L231 UBY registered?

L231 UBY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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