1988 Mercedes-Benz 410 2.3L Petrol · F248 FMW
1988 Mercedes-Benz 410 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 08/11/1988. Recorded mileage 98,746 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 410
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2299cc
F248 FMW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 98,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F248 FMW Mileage History
- 16/01/200663,083 mi
- 17/01/200663,083 mi
- 01/02/200765,471 mi+2,388 mi
- 01/02/200765,471 mi
- 14/02/200867,018 mi+1,547 mi
- 14/02/200867,018 mi
- 12/05/200967,022 mi+4 mi
- 14/05/200967,023 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/201069,621 mi+2,598 mi
- 13/05/201069,621 mi
- 06/05/201172,199 mi+2,578 mi
- 06/05/201172,199 mi
- 28/05/201274,226 mi+2,027 mi
- 28/05/201274,226 mi
- 10/07/201375,870 mi+1,644 mi
- 23/06/201477,744 mi+1,874 mi
- 21/05/201578,992 mi+1,248 mi
- 10/05/201680,033 mi+1,041 mi
- 03/05/201780,605 mi+572 mi
- 03/05/201780,605 mi
- 23/05/201881,164 mi+559 mi
- 16/05/201981,598 mi+434 mi
- 11/11/202081,891 mi+293 mi
- 11/11/202081,891 mi
- 19/11/202183,827 mi+1,936 mi
- 18/11/202285,598 mi+1,771 mi
- 10/05/202491,101 mi+5,503 mi
- 13/04/202698,746 mi+7,645 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
F248 FMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 410 (F248 FMW) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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