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1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

404,618 mi
Last recorded404,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration576 FLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 404,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 401,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 399,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 391,972 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wearing low 3mm

Oil leak ()

brake pipe(s) greased

Fail 31 Jul 2017 391,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wearing low 3mm

Oil leak ()

brake pipe(s) greased

Pass 25 May 2016 379,107 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Rear brake pads not visible through wheels

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2016 375,533 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all antiroll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated at front mount

rear brake pads not visable

Pass 26 Jan 2015 367,520 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

play in front anti roll bar

play in rear anti roll bar

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 355,828 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

play in rear anti roll bar

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Jan 2013 348,011 miles

rear brake pads not visable

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 348,011 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads not visable

Pass 17 Jan 2012 343,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 328,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs corroding on inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 314,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 287,330 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs starting to corrode & wear

rear metal brake pipe to load valve starting to corrode

some play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2009 286,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs starting to corrode & wear

rear metal brake pipe to load valve starting to corrode

some play in offside of steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2007 263,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 239,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

van has been down rated paper work and log book seen for wieght

Pass 29 Dec 2005 216,933 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 216,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?

Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,449
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
parking brake recording little or no effort 275
position lamp(s) not working 214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 212
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576 FLU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 576 FLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 412 D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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576 FLU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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