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L5 DTK

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

556,624 mi
Last recorded556,624 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 DTK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 556,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 556,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 554,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 554,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 529,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 551,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 551,328 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 551,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside front step corroded

all anti roll bar links and bushes have slight play

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear door corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 549,283 miles

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

nearside washer pipe broken to wiper

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2013 549,283 miles

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

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

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

nearside washer pipe broken to wiper

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2012 546,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 546,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 540,003 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive & no leak found.

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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L5 DTK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 206,546 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 L5 DTK, 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 28 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 L5 DTK registered?

L5 DTK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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