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M491 TET

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 TET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 140,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 140,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 130,239 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 130,084 miles

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

rear offside inner tyre flat

Fail 17 Jan 2006 129,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.4e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M491 TET is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M491 TET, 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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What year was M491 TET registered?

M491 TET is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M491 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 TET shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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