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H12 GPM

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

342,358 mi
Last recorded342,358 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 GPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 342,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 334,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 324,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 312,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 297,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 283,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 263,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 246,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 231,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 218,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 204,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 188,426 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 173,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 173,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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H12 GPM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H12 GPM, 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 H12 GPM registered?

H12 GPM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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