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P105 OKP

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,711 mi
Last recorded247,711 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 247,711 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under chassis and suspension components have extensive surface rust

Fail 29 Mar 2019 232,620 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged x axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear door hard to close

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on axle (3.6.B.2c)

throttle pedal part missing

Fail 18 Aug 2017 23,150 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed interior handle sticks open (6.2.B.1a)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door very hard to open (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door very hard to open (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear door hard to close

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on axle (3.6.B.2c)

throttle pedal part missing

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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P105 OKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P105 OKP, 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.

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P105 OKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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