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N361 YRC

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

490,661 mi
Last recorded490,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 YRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 490,661 miles

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

travel in service brake

Pass 16 Jul 2009 465,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

park brake low performance just past on 16%

travel in brake pedal

Pass 16 May 2008 442,310 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 442,301 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 409,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 409,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 377,999 miles

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

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

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

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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N361 YRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N361 YRC, 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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N361 YRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N361 YRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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