MOT Status
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175,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rubbers on track end deteriorating
wheel trims fitted alround
wheel trims fitted alround
WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALROUND
n/s/f & o/s/f spring hanger bushes slight play
wheel trims fitted alround
wheel trims fitted alround
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, no cord ot ply showing
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, no cord ot ply showing
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel pipe damp
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Right hand washer jet is blocked.
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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H447 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Beige with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 107,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 H447 XAB, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H447 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H447 XAB safe to buy?
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