1984 Mercedes-Benz 407 D 2.4L Diesel · B496 TTA
1984 Mercedes-Benz 407 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 222,561 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 407 D
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B496 TTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
- 222,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B496 TTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 407 D (B496 TTA) between December 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”.
B496 TTA Mileage History
- 06/12/2021222,382 km
- 07/12/2021222,383 mi
- 30/03/2023222,456 mi+73 mi
- 26/05/2023222,561 mi+105 mi
- 30/05/2023222,561 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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