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P107 XAW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

body serial number 17 diget does not match VIN number

only just met brake performance

Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,671 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

body serial number 17 diget does not match VIN number

only just met brake performance

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,720 miles

fog lights incorperated in side lights

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,920 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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P107 XAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P107 XAW, 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 P107 XAW registered?

P107 XAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P107 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 XAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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