MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
oil leak
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
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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R37 RKU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 R37 RKU, 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 R37 RKU registered?
R37 RKU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R37 RKU safe to buy?
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