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RIG 2057

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2057
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008

2x n/s side markers in/op

Oil leak

speedo bulb in/op

Fail 9 Sep 2008 84,981 miles

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

2x n/s side markers in/op

Oil leak

speedo bulb in/op

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,443 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,443 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

speedo illumination in/op

Pass 30 May 2006 79,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2006

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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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RIG 2057 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 RIG 2057, 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 RIG 2057 registered?

RIG 2057 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is RIG 2057 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2057 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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