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N902 PTL

1996 Mercedes-benz 410

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,963 mi
Last recorded232,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 410183,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 232,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 221,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 221,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger clamp corroded away next to exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2023 205,497 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2023 205,497 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 199,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 199,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 196,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 195,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 193,340 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 193,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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N902 PTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N902 PTL, 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 N902 PTL registered?

N902 PTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N902 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N902 PTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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