MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)
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)
advisorys same as last time
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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