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M426 XYA

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,178 mi
Last recorded236,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 236,178 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 233,934 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 233,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 231,806 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 231,788 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 229,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 225,407 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 225,407 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 219,355 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 219,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 215,210 miles

advise rear probshaft joint slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2012 208,073 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both side steps corroied not holed

n/s/f and o/s/f leaf spring bushes starting to spilt

Fail 21 Jul 2012 208,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both side steps corroied not holed

n/s/f and o/s/f leaf spring bushes starting to spilt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 204,175 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 204,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 198,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 194,373 miles

Coolant leak

large spring fitted on brake compensator

rear middle seat belts missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 194,261 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

large spring fitted on brake compensator

offside & nearside middle chassis very rusty

rear middle seat belts missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 190,548 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 190,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

chassis rails starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 184,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 184,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 173,115 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 167,321 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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M426 XYA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M426 XYA, 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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M426 XYA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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