MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 409d
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz 409d vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 409d has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 223,885 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
2.4
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 409d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 409d MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical48%
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Brakes21%
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Body & structure12%
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Visibility9%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Mercedes-benz 409d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz 409d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 409d MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by shock absorber (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced several places (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Seat belt missing none fitted (7.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 409d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 193,043 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 254,727 |
Mercedes-benz 409d reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz 409d vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 409d MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by shock absorber (1.1.11 (c)); Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 409d in our data has covered around
223,885 miles.
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