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AIG 1284

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,167 mi
Last recorded126,167 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1284
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,167 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

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

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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AIG 1284 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AIG 1284, 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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What year was AIG 1284 registered?

AIG 1284 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is AIG 1284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 1284 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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