MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)
nearside front door lower hinge panel weakend at mount point
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?
Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
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S278 KJF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 S278 KJF, 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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S278 KJF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is S278 KJF safe to buy?
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