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K255 SSM

1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,602 mi
Last recorded63,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D167,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside rear shockabsorber top shrould broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear springs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2005 62,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K255 SSM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 167,208 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K255 SSM, 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 33 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 K255 SSM registered?

K255 SSM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K255 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 SSM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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