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P156 HDV

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,251 mi
Last recorded183,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 183,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 181,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 179,522 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 176,608 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 175,118 miles

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 175,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2021 172,891 miles

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 172,230 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 172,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 170,128 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 170,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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P156 HDV 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 72.7%.

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 P156 HDV, 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 P156 HDV registered?

P156 HDV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P156 HDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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