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L901 ORA

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

315,217 mi
Last recorded315,217 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL901 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 315,217 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 315,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 307,351 miles

Oil leak

both kingpins have slight up and down play

clean and grease brake pipes

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 307,193 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

off side inner wing rotten

Pass 2 Feb 2007 290,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 290,863 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 274,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 274,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L901 ORA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L901 ORA, 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 L901 ORA registered?

L901 ORA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L901 ORA safe to buy?

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