MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
391,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
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.
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N656 WDU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N656 WDU, 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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N656 WDU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 14 March 1996.
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