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M42 EHS

1995 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,350 mi
Last recorded198,350 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 410187,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 198,350 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 198,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Body 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 189,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 189,888 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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M42 EHS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M42 EHS, 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 M42 EHS registered?

M42 EHS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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