MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under vehicle heater corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight bind on near side front
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
scruff in screen off/side
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?
Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S841 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S841 BUF, 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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S841 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 21 August 1998.
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