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R762 WOY

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Black Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,513 miles

Nearside Lower STEP NUDGE BAR DAMAGED FORCEDTO REAR OF VEHICLE CLOSE TO REAR TYRE

Fail 19 Nov 2018 99,512 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill underside 30cm of chasis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door skin corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM TOUCHING OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK HEAT

Nearside Lower STEP NUDGE BAR DAMAGED FORCEDTO REAR OF VEHICLE CLOSE TO REAR TYRE

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,045 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar bracket fittings temporarily repaired

Nearside Lower nudge bar step shunted backwards 2 inch aprox from rear tyre

Nearside passenger door light panel damage

Offside heavy panel damage

accelerator pedal incomplete

exhaust system touching shock absorber off side rear

g box oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 97,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar bracket fittings temporarily repaired

Nearside Lower nudge bar step shunted backwards 2 inch aprox from rear tyre

Nearside passenger door light panel damage

Offside heavy panel damage

accelerator pedal incomplete

exhaust system touching shock absorber off side rear

g box oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,914 miles

steering has small play

Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,914 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering has small play

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,577 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,584 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 82,583 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,326 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,326 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,260 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,448 miles

slight rear footbrake imbalance

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 59,138 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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R762 WOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Black with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R762 WOY, 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 R762 WOY registered?

R762 WOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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