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M501 AWV

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,749 mi
Last recorded177,749 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 177,749 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 171,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 171,795 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 166,288 miles

corrosion to all 4 spring mounts

park brake travel

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Fail 20 Jul 2012 165,778 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to all 4 spring mounts

park brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2011 159,159 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside chassis corroded

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 151,009 miles

n/s bulkhead holed

Fail 30 Mar 2010 150,985 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s bulkhead holed

Pass 12 Mar 2009 145,454 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2009 145,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2008 143,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 140,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion set in on main chassis rails

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2007 135,763 miles

vehicle presesnted for test with passenger door window open to facilitate opening door from inside

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 126,136 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M501 AWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M501 AWV, 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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M501 AWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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