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P798 JYD

1996 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

183,746 mi
Last recorded183,746 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 410183,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 JYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 183,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 180,721 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fire extinguisher missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Beam image poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 180,702 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fire extinguisher missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Beam image poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 176,926 miles

Both front indicator lenses missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Side marker lens missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.2b)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 176,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel behind wheel (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded entire outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded entire inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded entire outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

front indicator lenses missing

n/s/r inner tyre flat

o/s/r inner tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r outer tyre worn to 1.6mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 173,599 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s rack end joint

stone chips in windscreen

various non excessive prescribed corrosion

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 173,561 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed at n/s/r of vehicle (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed near fuel tank (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s rack end joint

stone chips in windscreen

various non excessive prescribed corrosion

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 169,301 miles

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Aug 2015 169,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 163,208 miles

abs pump not present

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 17 Jul 2014 163,193 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

abs pump not present

all metal brrake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 159,643 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

brake pedal has long travel

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 May 2013 159,627 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake pedal has long travel

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2012 155,555 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 155,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 150,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 150,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 147,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 137,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 106,104 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 106,104 miles

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

front brake imbalance of 25%

o/s/r hub oil seal damp

slight engine oil leak

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

wipers split

Pass 28 Dec 2005 82,234 miles

All rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Front pads aprox 70 % worn

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2005 82,234 miles

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

All rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Front brake pads aprox 70% worn

Hand brake has a lot of travel

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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P798 JYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 183,143 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P798 JYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P798 JYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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