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N492 BST

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 BST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,772 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,772 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,009 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

nearside rear panel corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside rear panel corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,814 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes just in balince on steard wheels.

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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N492 BST is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N492 BST, 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 N492 BST registered?

N492 BST is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N492 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 BST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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