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N795 OYR

1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D260,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel -- may require adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s + n/s outer /inner sills +doorsteps slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,670 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s + n/s outer /inner sills +doorsteps slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,040 miles

General corrosion underneath,especailly inner sils O/S and N/S

N/S/F brake disc in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,029 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

General corrosion underneath,especailly inner sils O/S and N/S

N/S/F brake disc in poor condition

N/S/R inner tyre appears to be underinflated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 106,016 miles

Nearside Front brake binding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 105,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear and n/s/front tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,894 miles

n/s/ rear tyre in poor condition outer wall

Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,885 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/ rear tyre in poor condition outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,776 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,627 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Fail 21 Sep 2010 94,625 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This vehicle is a converted motor home.customer advised if it used for gain and reward (busness use) it requires a h.g.v mot test

Fail 5 Oct 2009 88,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This vehicle is a converted motor home.customer advised if it used for gain and reward (busness use) it requires a h.g.v mot test

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment n/s/r

slight damage underneath n/s/r bumper, to the chassis member

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger vehicle with 8 passenger seats

Fail 11 Sep 2008 79,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment n/s/r

slight damage underneath n/s/r bumper, to the chassis member

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger vehicle with 8 passenger seats

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 72,918 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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N795 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N795 OYR, 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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N795 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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