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N529 LGN

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,547 mi
Last recorded194,547 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 LGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 194,547 miles

O/S/F POSITION LIGHT DIM

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 May 2012 194,547 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

O/S/F POSITION LIGHT DIM

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 192,072 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

load sensing valve linkage pivot worn at spring but servicable

Pass 17 Mar 2010 187,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 187,215 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 183,692 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 172,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 158,746 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

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)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 143,529 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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N529 LGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N529 LGN, 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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N529 LGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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