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M389 VBM

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

446,578 mi
Last recorded446,578 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 446,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

all seats removed except one at time of test

nearside rear outer tyre nearing legal limit

slight wear in stub pins (suggest a good grease)

small stone chip nearside headlamp but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Jun 2009 443,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 433,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 433,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 415,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 397,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 397,261 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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M389 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M389 VBM, 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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What year was M389 VBM registered?

M389 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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