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R409 UFJ

1998 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

386,737 mi
Last recorded386,737 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 UFJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 386,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 385,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 379,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

various areas of body work corroded and weakened away from prescribed areas but repaired superficially with tread plate

Fail 26 May 2015 379,484 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

various areas of body work corroded and weakened away from prescribed areas but repaired superficially with tread plate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 375,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 371,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 371,507 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 363,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 363,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2008 353,525 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 353,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 338,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 334,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R409 UFJ is a 1998 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R409 UFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R409 UFJ is a 1998 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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