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K628 WCX

1993 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 WCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,759 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,701 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,634 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 117,603 miles

All outline marker lamps missing front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis leg area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flooring box section deteriorating

nearside & offside front step area's corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe / centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis leg area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flooring box section deteriorating

nearside & offside front step area's corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible mesh (7.1.2)

diesel residue under engine

nearside and offside front upper inner arch areas coated in under-seal

Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,997 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area within 30 cm of top shock absorber mount marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area within 30 cm of top shock absorber mount marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

washer fluid reservoir leaking

Pass 6 May 2016 113,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

patches of age related under vehicle corrosion

vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area's

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,535 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area, covering various componants (suspension, brake hose)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 108,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,719 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 105,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,338 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,748 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,395 miles

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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K628 WCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K628 WCX, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K628 WCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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