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A4 VKA

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

327,829 mi
Last recorded327,829 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 327,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cross member above first prop shaft bearing corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 326,170 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Apr 2013 326,170 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 2 Apr 2012 323,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Apr 2012 323,821 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Apr 2011 320,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 320,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 311,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 311,265 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 302,248 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 302,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear lamps insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2008 290,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 285,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 285,642 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 267,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2006 267,101 miles

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

speedometer not illuminated

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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A4 VKA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 260,198 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 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VKA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 VKA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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