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L65 UTU

1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,276 mi
Last recorded193,276 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D163,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL65 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 193,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 185,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 180,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 180,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 178,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 174,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 172,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,449 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 168,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 168,386 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 158,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 158,288 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 147,538 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 145,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 142,335 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 142,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 141,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 135,596 miles

oil leak from turbo

slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 114,896 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 102,237 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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L65 UTU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L65 UTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L65 UTU registered?

L65 UTU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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