MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SXI 2555 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXI 2555, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SXI 2555 registered?
SXI 2555 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 7 June 1990.
Is SXI 2555 safe to buy?
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