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M786 DDS

1994 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,922 mi
Last recorded213,922 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410171,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 DDS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 213,922 miles

Oil leak

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

front and rear no plate in poor condition

underside rusty and weak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 213,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

front and rear no plate in poor condition

underside rusty and weak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 196,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens damaged

underside rusty and weak

vehicle body rusty and weak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 196,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens damaged

underside rusty and weak

vehicle body rusty and weak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 182,225 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 182,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

underside rusty and weak †rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Jan 2006 166,032 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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M786 DDS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M786 DDS, 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 M786 DDS registered?

M786 DDS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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