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S501 MBY

1998 Mercedes-benz 410

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410129,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 33,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

prop shaft slider gaiter perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,172 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,412 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both water tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,308 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S501 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 129,363 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 S501 MBY, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S501 MBY registered?

S501 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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