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M257 PBU

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,241 mi
Last recorded208,241 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 208,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 206,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 204,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sills,both front+rear wheel arches,door steps,front chassis,floors,etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded and holled

exhaust showing deterioration

n/s front tyre treadwear uneven

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated

n/s rear plastic wheelarch slightly damaged

n/s seatbelt has slight damage

o/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

o/s rear inner tyre wearing lower on edge

some corrosion/deteriortion to body

some oscillation showing on front+rear brakes on roller brake test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 202,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front seatbelts slow/poor re-coil

both front+rear wheelboxes,rear floors,inner+outer sills,door steps,front chassis,wheel arches/inner wings showing corrosion

exhaust showing deterioration

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

n/s rear inner tyre has cut to tread

o/s rear inner tyre wearing lower on edge

o/s rear rear inner sills corroded+holled

rear brakes showing some warp on roller brake test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 200,016 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear wheel boxes/floors corroded

both sills showing corrosion/corroded

n/s front seat belt has slight damage

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s front seat belt re-coil

o/s front tyre worn low on edge

o/s front wheel box corroded

rear brakes showing slight warp

some perrishing on rear tyres

Fail 6 Apr 2011 200,013 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear wheel boxes/floors corroded

both sills showing corrosion/corroded

n/s front seat belt has slight damage

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s front seat belt re-coil

o/s front tyre worn low on edge

o/s front wheel box corroded

rear brakes showing slight warp

some perrishing on rear tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2010 196,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both inner+outer sills corroded

n/s front seat belt has minor damage

o/s seat belt slow to re-coil

rear floor pans+wheel boxes showing corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 192,398 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear floor+wheel boxs and inner sills showing corrosion

n/s rear number plate light output deteriorated

o/s front seat belt slow to re-coil

Pass 1 Apr 2008 188,821 miles

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

both rear outer tyres have minor damage

front brake imbalance high

front n/plate cracked

n/s front seat belt has minor damage

o/s rear light lens damaged

v/slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 3 Apr 2007 185,957 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 181,477 miles

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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M257 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 187,520 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 M257 PBU, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M257 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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