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H13 NEE

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,304 mi
Last recorded244,304 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 NEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 244,304 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2013 244,299 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both osr tyres peirshed in tread

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre peirshed in side wall

osf tyre peirshed in side wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 244,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r outer tyres starting to perish 195/70/15c

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Oct 2008 242,661 miles

both n/s/r tyres well worn and perished

glowplug lamp stays on indicating fault in engine managment

n/s/r inner tyre worn very unevenly and presure low

Fail 10 Oct 2008 242,661 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 241,533 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 239,463 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 239,443 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 234,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 234,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

driver and passenger front ball joints have lift in them

drivers and passengers front anti rollbar end links worn .passenger front anti rollbar d bush worn

handbrake lever has excessive travel

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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H13 NEE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H13 NEE, 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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H13 NEE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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