MOT Status
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407,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal feels slightly spongey
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack moist (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front arch corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area above bump stop corroded/swollen (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed inc. chassis, prescribed areas and suspension components - various weld repairs painted & undersealed.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal feels slightly spongey
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack moist (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front arch corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area above bump stop corroded/swollen (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed inc. chassis, prescribed areas and suspension components - various weld repairs painted & undersealed.
Front stone chip windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C15 CHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C15 CHM, 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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What year was C15 CHM registered?
C15 CHM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is C15 CHM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C15 CHM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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