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P11 KBS

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,763 mi
Last recorded250,763 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 KBS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 250,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 250,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 241,737 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 241,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipes at injectorsleaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel insecure missing (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Wheel insecure wheel missing (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 229,745 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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P11 KBS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P11 KBS, 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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P11 KBS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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