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T956 ABF

1999 Mercedes-benz 410 D

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,179 mi
Last recorded212,179 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 410 D182,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 212,179 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 212,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 205,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 205,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 193,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 193,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 192,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 192,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 192,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Body sills slightly corroded on ns and os of vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R inner tyre scrubbed on inside.

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

Play in o/s steering arm.

Wiper blades only just cleaning screen.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 186,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

six seats fitted at time of test

suspension corroded front and rear

Pass 16 Nov 2009 177,531 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

SIX SEATS FITTED AT TEST

UNDER FLOOR BOX CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2008 171,030 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 171,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 160,026 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 160,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 151,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 139,857 miles

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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T956 ABF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 410 D in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 182,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T956 ABF, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T956 ABF registered?

T956 ABF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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