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N296 YOA

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

490,541 mi
Last recorded490,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 YOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2006 490,541 miles

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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N296 YOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N296 YOA, 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 N296 YOA registered?

N296 YOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 25 July 1996.

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