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GRW 560L

1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 560L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 184,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 181,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 178,603 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 178,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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GRW 560L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRW 560L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRW 560L?

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What year was GRW 560L registered?

GRW 560L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is GRW 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRW 560L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRW 560L have outstanding finance?

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