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M430 SKU

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,428 mi
Last recorded174,428 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 174,428 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 174,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 172,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 172,588 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 171,433 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

near side rear corner bumper missing

slight disel leak on tank

rear doors rough and jagged edges

Fail 1 Oct 2009 171,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

near side rear corner bumper missing

slight disel leak on tank

rear doors rough and jagged edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 170,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 170,140 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 168,754 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 168,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 167,324 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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M430 SKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M430 SKU, 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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M430 SKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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