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R180 JYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,172 mi
Last recorded123,172 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 JYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 123,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,695 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Fail 29 Jan 2008 113,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 102,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 88,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R180 JYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R180 JYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R180 JYJ registered?

R180 JYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R180 JYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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