Mercedes-Benz 410
Registered from 1992 to 1993.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1993 2.9 diesel. 2 of 13 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts and airbags | 100% | 2 |
| Brakes | 50% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 1 |
| Steering | 50% | 1 |
| Visibility | 50% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 50% of its failures
- A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- Steering — 50% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Seat belts and airbags — 100% of its failures
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Visibility — 50% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen