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R708 GMW

1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

467,395 mi
Last recorded467,395 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D183,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 GMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 467,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 459,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 459,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R708 GMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R708 GMW, 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 R708 GMW registered?

R708 GMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R708 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 GMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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