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N386 FWB

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,179 mi
Last recorded229,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 229,179 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 229,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N386 FWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N386 FWB, 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 N386 FWB registered?

N386 FWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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