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L551 ARH

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,341 mi
Last recorded163,341 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 ARH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 163,341 miles

Corrosion on both inner wing body supports

Fail 25 Sep 2013 163,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion on both inner wing body supports

Pass 14 Aug 2012 161,868 miles

front discs corroaded

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 9 Aug 2012 161,853 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front discs corroaded

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2008 161,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 161,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside brake cable outer damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 158,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 158,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 153,936 miles

lift in o/s/f king pin

slighly lower effort n/s/rear brake

Fail 7 Apr 2006 153,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower effort on nearside rear service brake and parking brake, compared to offside.

Up and down movement on offside king pin.

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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L551 ARH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L551 ARH, 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 L551 ARH registered?

L551 ARH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L551 ARH safe to buy?

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