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KNZ 5503

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

305,790 mi
Last recorded305,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 5503
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 305,790 miles

Foot brake has a lot of travel but not reaching floor

Vehicle has been down graded to class 7 as per VI plating certificate H02600003248

Fail 24 Jan 2009 305,776 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Foot brake has a lot of travel but not reaching floor

Vehicle has been down graded to class 7 as per VI plating certificate H02600003248

Pass 10 Dec 2007 276,349 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on main brake pipes

engine undertray fitted inspction limited

o/s/r inner tyre worn just on legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2006 272,709 miles

near side sill damaged

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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KNZ 5503 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KNZ 5503, 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 KNZ 5503 registered?

KNZ 5503 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is KNZ 5503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNZ 5503 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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