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M271 WFA

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,341 miles

slight corrsion under van

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s shocks corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch hose ferrule corroded

corrosion to - rear floor area, rear inner valance , rear inner sills ,inner sills,inner arches front

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s shocks corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch hose ferrule corroded

corrosion to - rear floor area, rear inner valance , rear inner sills ,inner sills,inner arches front

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to - rear o/s and n/s floor, front n/s inner arch and under bonnet,rear o/s and n/s inner arches and inner sill area, rear o/s and n/s inner valance area

rear o/s and n/s shocks corroded

rear o/s and n/s springs corroded

underside of vehicle heavily painted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to - rear o/s and n/s floor, front n/s inner arch and under bonnet,rear o/s and n/s inner arches and inner sill area, rear o/s and n/s inner valance area

rear o/s and n/s shocks corroded

rear o/s and n/s springs corroded

underside of vehicle heavily painted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,732 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,224 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 97,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,500 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Welding repairs

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,064 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,787 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,783 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,209 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,478 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,122 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,117 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs corroded

front discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2010 86,205 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle being stood for a while

Pass 8 Sep 2005 76,201 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 76,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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M271 WFA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 M271 WFA, 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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M271 WFA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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