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M344 BHU

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

281,510 mi
Last recorded281,510 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 BHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 281,510 miles

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

body corr/weak/rusty

o/s step corr/holed

slight play in o/s track rodend

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Mar 2012 281,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

body corr/weak/rusty

o/s step corr/holed

slight play in o/s track rodend

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Apr 2011 279,011 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bulkhead rusty

o/s step corr/holed

sills very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 277,135 miles

rear arches rusty both sills and front steps corr/weak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 275,763 miles

both front steps corr/weak

outer sills corr/weak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 275,733 miles

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

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

both front steps corr/weak

outer sills corr/weak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 274,652 miles

outer sills corr/weak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 274,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

outer sills corr/weak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 273,099 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 265,613 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

spare tyre defective

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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M344 BHU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M344 BHU, 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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M344 BHU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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