MOT Status
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Hole in N/S front inner wing (non prescribed area)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Hole in N/S front inner wing (non prescribed area)
Rear view mirror glass starting to craze
Scuff damage to both outer N/S wheels
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Rear view mirror glass starting to craze
Scuff damage to both outer N/S wheels
Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front Upper Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Lower Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Lower Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?
Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 MWE is a 1997 Mercedes 609D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes 609D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P298 MWE registered?
P298 MWE is a 1997 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P298 MWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P298 MWE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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