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L823 WSM

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

287,869 mi
Last recorded287,869 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 WSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 287,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 287,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 287,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 282,868 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 282,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 279,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 278,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 278,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 278,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 277,718 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 277,701 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 276,897 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 276,885 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 274,040 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 274,039 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 269,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 269,737 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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L823 WSM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L823 WSM, 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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L823 WSM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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