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N662 WDU

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

507,849 mi
Last recorded507,849 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 507,849 miles

rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn but not causing excessive movement

Fail 26 Jan 2011 484,282 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 484,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 461,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 428,718 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 428,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 400,797 miles

o/s/r spring rear spring bush worn

Pass 16 Feb 2007 378,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 346,025 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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N662 WDU 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 N662 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 N662 WDU registered?

N662 WDU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N662 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N662 WDU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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