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H597 YGJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D153,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,972 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped - scuffing to nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,945 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 131,905 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber weaing

noisey clutch bearing

slight play both front king pins

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2007 128,884 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

scuffing to n/s/r outer tyre outer wall

some corrosion to bottom of o/s/f door

some play in both front king pins

Fail 14 Aug 2007 128,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

scuffing to n/s/r outer tyre outer wall

some corrosion to bottom of o/s/f door

some play in both front king pins

Pass 7 Aug 2006

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroding

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis member

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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H597 YGJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 153,376 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 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H597 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H597 YGJ registered?

H597 YGJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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