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L917 PWX

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

252,103 mi
Last recorded252,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL917 PWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 252,103 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 252,089 miles

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 250,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 250,788 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

BRAKES NOT TESTED PUNCTURE N/S OUTER REAR TYRE

Pass 18 Apr 2008 248,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 246,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 246,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 244,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 244,159 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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L917 PWX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L917 PWX, 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 L917 PWX registered?

L917 PWX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L917 PWX safe to buy?

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