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S841 BUF

1998 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,595 mi
Last recorded250,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410129,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 250,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 231,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 231,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 204,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 204,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 192,660 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle heater corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 180,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,235 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 166,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 158,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 155,143 miles

slight bind on near side front

Pass 1 Aug 2006 146,065 miles

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

scruff in screen off/side

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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S841 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S841 BUF, 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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S841 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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