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J700 HYE

1992 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Beige Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,690 mi
Last recorded128,690 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 D169,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 128,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight play in king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 105,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Push on, temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,522 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,828 miles

rear air bags rubbing on leaf springs

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/R brake binding

rear air bags rubbing on leaf springs

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,958 miles

N/S/R wheel hub is tight to turn and shows signs of overheating.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,068 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 86,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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J700 HYE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Beige with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 169,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J700 HYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J700 HYE registered?

J700 HYE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J700 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 HYE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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