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G16 SHS

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

298,699 mi
Last recorded298,699 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 298,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed -----outwith prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2019 298,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed -----outwith prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2018 297,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 297,011 miles

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

Oil leak ()

small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2017 297,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2012 206,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 195,030 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 180,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 180,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.4)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 166,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 141,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 132,206 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 132,167 miles

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

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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G16 SHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 182,295 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 G16 SHS, 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 27 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 G16 SHS registered?

G16 SHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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