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N733 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

436,834 mi
Last recorded436,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 436,834 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Both rear chassis rails show ,corrosion,not yet to excess.

Both steering rack joints have play,not YET to excess.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 436,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear chassis rails show corrosion,not yet to excess.

Both steering rack joints have play,not YET to excess.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 433,946 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

Fail 9 Jun 2006 433,946 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 14 Jun 2005

Brake pedal has long travel

Offside rack jount has play,not YET to excess

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jun 2005

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal has long travel.

Offside rack joint has play, not YET to excess

spare tyre defective

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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N733 UVV 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N733 UVV, 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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N733 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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