MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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R48 AVR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 R48 AVR, 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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R48 AVR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 16 January 1998.
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