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N263 REC

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,746 mi
Last recorded193,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 193,746 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted/corroded surface.

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

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

Under sills slightly corroded.

brake icon warning lamp illuminated.

brake pedal slightly spongy on test application.

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 193,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll drop link mounting. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly pitted/corroded surface.

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

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

Under sills slightly corroded.

brake icon warning lamp illuminated.

brake pedal slightly spongy on test application.

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 190,571 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 190,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank straps corroded

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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N263 REC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N263 REC, 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 N263 REC registered?

N263 REC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N263 REC safe to buy?

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