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L944 ORC

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,323 mi
Last recorded156,323 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 156,323 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 156,287 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 150,393 miles

exhaust poor +slight blow on flexi pipe and link pipe to silnencer box

near side rear both tyres worn low

near side rear wheel arch trim loose

off side hand brake effort low

rear brake rise and fall border line

rear brakes slight grab

van corrodeing through out (outer sills very poor)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 150,378 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust poor +slight blow on flexi pipe and link pipe to silnencer box

near side rear both tyres worn low

near side rear wheel arch trim loose

off side hand brake effort low

rear brake rise and fall border line

rear brakes slight grab

van corrodeing through out (outer sills very poor)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 145,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 143,463 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 143,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 142,057 miles

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

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

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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L944 ORC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L944 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L944 ORC registered?

L944 ORC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L944 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L944 ORC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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