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N274 ESF

1996 Mercedes-benz 410

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,540 mi
Last recorded182,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 410183,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 182,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 182,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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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N274 ESF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 183,143 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 N274 ESF, 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 30 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 N274 ESF registered?

N274 ESF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N274 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 ESF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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