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L597 MSS

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,231 mi
Last recorded180,231 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 180,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 177,246 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 177,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 176,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 171,749 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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L597 MSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L597 MSS, 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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L597 MSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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