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P198 OLC

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

429,349 mi
Last recorded429,349 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 429,349 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 429,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 425,391 miles

corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 395,987 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P198 OLC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P198 OLC, 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 P198 OLC registered?

P198 OLC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P198 OLC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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