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N88 RMF

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

227,665 mi
Last recorded227,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 RMF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 227,665 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 227,633 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 226,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 225,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 224,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 223,327 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 223,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 222,655 miles

Offside Inner repair patch heavily covered in underseal

nearside and offside sill covers have been riveted on

Fail 17 Nov 2020 222,587 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside sill covers have been riveted on

Pass 20 Nov 2019 222,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 220,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 220,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 219,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 216,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 214,238 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 211,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 209,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 207,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 204,837 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 202,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 199,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 196,516 miles

Front brakes are slightly imbalanced 24%, limit 25%.

Handbrake nearly at the end of it's travel b ut works ok.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 194,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 192,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 189,798 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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N88 RMF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,231 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 N88 RMF, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N88 RMF registered?

N88 RMF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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