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L708 VGO

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

196,521 mi
Last recorded196,521 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 196,521 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear gearbox mtg loose

Pass 20 May 2009 187,015 miles

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

Fail 15 May 2009 187,003 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

Pass 15 May 2008 175,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 175,792 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 164,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 164,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L708 VGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L708 VGO, 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 L708 VGO registered?

L708 VGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L708 VGO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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