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L246 FOA

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

343,697 mi
Last recorded343,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2015 343,697 miles

Drivers door step signs of corrosion

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 343,697 miles

Drivers door step signs of corrosion

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 340,604 miles

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

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

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2014 340,604 miles

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 340,477 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 340,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 336,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 333,247 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 329,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 325,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 322,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 316,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 309,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L246 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L246 FOA, 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 L246 FOA registered?

L246 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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