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P826 GCF

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

194,353 mi
Last recorded194,353 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 194,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

additional seats removed , now 8 seats , presenter informs tester vehicle is to be used as family car

o/s mirror cracked , serviceable on test

Fail 16 Feb 2010

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.3.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S mirror cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 183,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 183,191 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 176,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 176,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

O/S side marker lights inop, P/S system seems noisey

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 169,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 169,283 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 169,260 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 160,940 miles

advisorys same as last time

Fail 24 Feb 2006 160,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.1b) DANGEROUS

doors tight to open

edges of seat belts worn

neraside parking brake performance low

only ten seats fitted at time of test

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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P826 GCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 93,461 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 P826 GCF, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P826 GCF registered?

P826 GCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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