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M117 KPA

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,802 mi
Last recorded142,802 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside and nearside (8.1.2a)

One offside rear chassis/body mounting area corroded

Passenger door step corroded. Non prescribed area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 142,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis next to spring anchor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of offside door step (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 809kgf. o/s/r 155kgf (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside rear (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

One offside rear chassis/body mounting area corroded

Passenger door step corroded. Non prescribed area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,494 miles

Corrosion to OSR chassis - not prescribed area

Corrosion to centre chassis - not prescribed area

Extensive corrosion to both door steps - not prescribed areas

Extensive repairs to rear of cab (repaired from inside)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,471 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front and Offside front inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to OSR chassis - not prescribed area

Corrosion to centre chassis - not prescribed area

Extensive corrosion to both door steps - not prescribed areas

Extensive repairs to rear of cab (repaired from inside)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 140,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

passenger door step corroding

drivers door step excessively corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,136 miles

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

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear nearside (8.1.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch next to shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

passenger door step corroding

drivers door step excessively corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers and passenger door step corroded. Non prescribed area

engine oil leak

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 22 Nov 2014 138,843 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers and passenger door step corroded. Non prescribed area

engine oil leak

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake imbalance

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 19 Oct 2009 136,185 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

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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M117 KPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M117 KPA, 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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M117 KPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 15 December 1994.

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