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P98 VYG

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Grey Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

409,865 mi
Last recorded409,865 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 409,865 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 409,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 409,856 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 409,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 392,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 392,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 314,366 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 357,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 356,814 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P98 VYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Grey with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P98 VYG, 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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P98 VYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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