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W597 KFE

2000 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

626,659 mi
Last recorded626,659 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 410 D158,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 KFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 626,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 626,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 622,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 622,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Please note frist seat 2nd row retainer cover missing but belt locks in ok

Please note front/rear disc,s showing surface corrsion

Please note plastic coating coming off handbrake cable

Please note there are fine crakes starting to show to both front flixables

Please note there is a slight misting to egde of patton o/s

Please note there is a slow recoil on most seat belts

Please note there is slight movment in both rack ends

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 617,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s front tyre sidewall slight outer side wall bulge

slight play n/s front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2011 617,173 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all brake discs signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre sidewall slight outer side wall bulge

slight play n/s front wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2010 601,501 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Hand brake travel high.

N/s front row seat, belt clasp protective cover missing some sharp edges.

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear lugage compartment partialy covering safety glass markings.

Small crack in o/s windscreen.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 601,501 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Hand brake travel high.

N/s front row seat, belt clasp protective cover missing some sharp edges.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear lugage compartment partialy covering safety glass markings.

Small crack in o/s windscreen.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 582,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

discss slight wear/corrosion standing

front ball joints slight play

rear brakes slight binding

rear section van closed off possible luggage compartment

rear window drivers side 50% covered possible window req no covered

Pass 17 Jul 2008 582,868 miles

discss slight wear/corrosion standing

front ball joints slight play

rear brakes slight binding

rear section van closed off possible luggage compartment

rear window drivers side 50% covered possible window req no covered

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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W597 KFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 158,799 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 W597 KFE, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W597 KFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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