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L721 BPD

1994 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,658 mi
Last recorded264,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 BPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 264,658 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 264,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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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L721 BPD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L721 BPD, 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 32 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 L721 BPD registered?

L721 BPD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L721 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L721 BPD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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