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R946 RHL

1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Yellow Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,464 mi
Last recorded212,464 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D183,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 RHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 212,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 212,459 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 198,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 198,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 183,641 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 183,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 167,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 167,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

horn not working

Pass 16 Jan 2006 153,201 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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R946 RHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Yellow with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R946 RHL, 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 R946 RHL registered?

R946 RHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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