MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
379,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge. †o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit. †n/s/r tread on depth warning markers.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF04 BVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 94,432 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF04 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GF04 BVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 19 April 2004.
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