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P679 OET

1996 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,912 mi
Last recorded250,912 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 D310,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 250,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 250,882 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 225,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 196,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 196,596 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 170,801 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 170,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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P679 OET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 310,991 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 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P679 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P679 OET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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