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R948 RHL

1998 Mercedes-benz 410

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,659 mi
Last recorded192,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410129,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 RHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 192,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 177,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 161,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 161,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 145,491 miles

Cab step retaining device weak

Wiring adjacent to vacuum tank bare wires

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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R948 RHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 129,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R948 RHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R948 RHL registered?

R948 RHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R948 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 RHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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