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R714 FOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,105 miles

Excessive brake pedal travel at top before brakes register.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 105,280 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Excessive pedal travel at top before brakes register.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,719 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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R714 FOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R714 FOJ, 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 R714 FOJ registered?

R714 FOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R714 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 FOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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