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S727 DOX

1998 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410129,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 DOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r axle slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r axle slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 942,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on their outer edges

slight play in nearside steering arm

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2011 942,218 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on their outer edges

slight play in nearside steering arm

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,602 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 874,290 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to clearly see brakes all round

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,536 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,534 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,450 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,448 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2007 70,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 70,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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S727 DOX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S727 DOX, 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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S727 DOX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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