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R507 MJU

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

416,211 mi
Last recorded416,211 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 MJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 416,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 404,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 404,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 404,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 389,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 389,094 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 362,738 miles

slight drag at o/s handbrake

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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R507 MJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R507 MJU, 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 R507 MJU registered?

R507 MJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R507 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 MJU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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