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H963 LOC

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

534,256 mi
Last recorded534,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 LOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 534,256 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

corrosion o/s floor but not yet within 30cm of seat belt mount.Check soon

n/s mirror cracked but not yet affecting view to rear

n/s step corroded but not yet within prescribed area

stone chip zone "A" appears to have been repaired

Pass 27 Dec 2006 522,236 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 522,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight rear brake imbalance but not yet to excess.Check soon

Pass 11 Sep 2006 518,481 miles

2 SEATS REMOVED BY OPPERATOR IN AREA OF CORROSION BUT CORROSION NOT REPAIRED.CORROSION MUST BE REPAIRED IF SEATS ARE TO BE REFITTED.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion o/s/f inner arch area but not yet structural.Check soon repaire if required

Fail 4 Sep 2006 518,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion o/s/f inner arch area but not yet structural at this time

vehicle has 8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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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H963 LOC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 H963 LOC, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H963 LOC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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