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R390 GPT

1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D183,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 GPT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 144,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 133,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,081 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 130,081 miles

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,025 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,577 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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R390 GPT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R390 GPT, 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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What year was R390 GPT registered?

R390 GPT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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