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P106 CMS

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,498 mi
Last recorded76,498 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking on offside front,both nearside rear and offside rear inner tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,982 miles

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

Nearside Front lower section of door corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced far rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced far rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocker body's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,658 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,240 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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P106 CMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P106 CMS, 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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What year was P106 CMS registered?

P106 CMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P106 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 CMS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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