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L42 OUB

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

365,128 mi
Last recorded365,128 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 OUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 365,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 365,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak

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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L42 OUB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue 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 L42 OUB, 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 L42 OUB registered?

L42 OUB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L42 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 OUB 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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