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R189 SFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,158 mi
Last recorded145,158 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D183,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 145,158 miles

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

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

Corrosion around body.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,023 miles

Body corroded in places.

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 144,779 miles

Both sides of van rusty on panels

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 144,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

rust spots all over body.

Pass 16 Jan 2021 144,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 143,610 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side loading door rusty on bottom.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 138,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,355 miles

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2015 138,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

n/s/f sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 137,818 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,078 miles

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

offside rear light lense is damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 133,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 132,659 miles

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

o/s/r lens damage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 131,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 115,921 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 115,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,883 miles

side door will not open off side and near side has damege

Pass 21 Feb 2006 91,775 miles

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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R189 SFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 183,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R189 SFJ, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R189 SFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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