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J471 XHL

1991 Mercedes-benz 410

Yellow Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,972 mi
Last recorded234,972 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410123,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 234,972 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 234,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 142,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 142,977 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 142,977 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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J471 XHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 in Yellow with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 123,664 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 J471 XHL, 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 35 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 J471 XHL registered?

J471 XHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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