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M449 NEE

1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 NEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,437 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 74,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,564 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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M449 NEE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M449 NEE, 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 31 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 M449 NEE registered?

M449 NEE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M449 NEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M449 NEE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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