MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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H896 DDV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 H896 DDV, 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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What year was H896 DDV registered?
H896 DDV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 25 January 1991.
Is H896 DDV safe to buy?
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