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N359 BNV

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

530,359 mi
Last recorded530,359 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 530,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 513,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bumper bar and crossmember corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 498,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 483,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 483,032 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 470,060 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 469,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (shocker top mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (shocker top mount) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill,behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 448,604 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 448,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 426,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Dec 2012 402,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 380,601 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 380,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 357,972 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 357,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 333,876 miles

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

front brakes imbalance at 25%

Fail 11 Dec 2009 333,746 miles

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 311,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 289,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 265,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 239,905 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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N359 BNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N359 BNV, 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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N359 BNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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