MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
335,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front sills under doors corroded
chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Oil leak
corrosion appearing to vehicle
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
corrosion appearing to vehicle
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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TIL 8707 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 107,598 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 TIL 8707, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TIL 8707 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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