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M383 POL

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,876 mi
Last recorded245,876 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 POL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 245,876 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 245,896 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling rear bush (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP/SILL HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported PIPE MISSING (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2015 243,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 236,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 236,317 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 232,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 232,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 229,089 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 229,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 21,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2008

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 209,304 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 209,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2006 203,397 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 203,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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M383 POL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M383 POL, 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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M383 POL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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