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Mercedes-Benz 410 D

White · Diesel · 1991 · 2,874 cc

H581 XWRMOT history

H581 XWR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 410 D first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 32,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
32,691 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H581 XWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
410 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H581 XWR was last recorded at 32,691 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,099 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,691 miles
  • 2025 – 30,099 miles
  • 2023 – 27,023 miles
  • 2022 – 26,403 miles
  • 2021 – 25,852 miles
  • 2020 – 24,965 miles
  • 2019 – 24,061 miles
  • 2018 – 20,932 miles
  • 2017 – 19,838 miles
  • 2016 – 19,818 miles
  • 2014 – 19,772 miles
  • 2013 – 19,657 miles
  • 2007 – 18,762 miles
  • 2006 – 18,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Not much reserve travel left on handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear or rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,691 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    261116869187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass30,099 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    139184583381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,033 miles (+3,010)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    585124156883
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,023 miles (+620)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    538507705510
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass26,403 miles (+551)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    605392818008
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass25,852 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    701377451722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,829 miles (+864)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    133147191318
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Pass24,965 miles (+904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    827034089313
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image converters fitted
    • AdvisoryNot much reserve travel left on handbrake

  9. Pass24,061 miles (+3,129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    829891593402
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp converter masks fitted
    • AdvisoryNot much reserve travel left on handbrake

  10. Pass20,932 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    515536826539
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens have beam deflectors taped on

  11. Fail20,918 miles (+1,080)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    214153379221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass19,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    928085454311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear or rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail19,838 miles (+20)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    450595078252
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear or rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass19,818 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,818 miles
    Test number
    636881388678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail19,797 miles (+25)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,797 miles
    Test number
    428502800863
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner tyres perished

  16. Pass19,772 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,772 miles
    Test number
    549924604283
    • NoteAll four rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

  17. Fail19,747 miles (+90)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,747 miles
    Test number
    387263504213
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll four rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

  18. Pass19,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    347944813234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,636 miles (+874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    549004413253
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass18,762 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    871229227282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,428 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,428 miles
    Test number
    934204236223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,409 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    220481236251
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about H581 XWR

Does H581 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H581 XWR is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H581 XWR?
The MOT on H581 XWR is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H581 XWR done?
H581 XWR was recorded at 32,691 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 726 miles a year.
Has H581 XWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H581 XWR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on H581 XWR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H581 XWR find?
H581 XWR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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