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N665 WDU

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

437,628 mi
Last recorded437,628 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 437,628 miles

both sides of vehicle severe body panel corosion and seperated from inner valances not in prescribed area at time of test but reccomend further attention.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 437,551 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides of vehicle severe body panel corosion and seperated from inner valances not in prescribed area at time of test but reccomend further attention.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 419,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 371,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 349,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 327,957 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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N665 WDU 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 83.3%.

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 N665 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 N665 WDU registered?

N665 WDU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N665 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N665 WDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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