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M16 CNK

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,663 mi
Last recorded153,663 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CNK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 153,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 152,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 147,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 138,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 138,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ciil holes due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ciil holes due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 137,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,230 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / overhang (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose securing device missing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 129,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 127,860 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 May 2015 127,843 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes undersealed

o/s/f brake binding slightly

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,241 miles

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

brake pipes greased

offside front brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle coated in waxoyl

Fail 24 Apr 2014 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased

offside front brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle coated in waxoyl

Pass 10 May 2013 124,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill corroded slightly

Fail 4 May 2013 124,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill corroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 122,865 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 120,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 19 May 2010 119,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 119,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2009 117,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 117,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 116,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 115,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 112,216 miles

brake pipe to o/s front flexible brake hose corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear brake caliper corroding

n/s & o/s parking brakes not up to known standard

Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,163 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 108,162 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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M16 CNK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M16 CNK, 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 M16 CNK registered?

M16 CNK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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