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L478 DDV

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,465 mi
Last recorded139,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,465 miles

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (no cords visible)

Fail 28 May 2012 139,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (no cords visible)

o/s/r tyre badly perished (no cords visible)

Pass 4 May 2011 139,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2010 134,714 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 134,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r outer tyre has cut in side wall (no cords visible)

o/s/r outer tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 131,775 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 131,775 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 131,697 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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L478 DDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L478 DDV, 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 L478 DDV registered?

L478 DDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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