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N23 RDF

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 RDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 104,246 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended x 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,485 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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N23 RDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N23 RDF, 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 N23 RDF registered?

N23 RDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N23 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 RDF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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