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N656 WDU

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

391,727 mi
Last recorded391,727 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2009 391,727 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 388,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 381,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 361,522 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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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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What year was N656 WDU registered?

N656 WDU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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