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P238 PYW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 141,706 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 141,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 141,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and side light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole sill inner and out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under step x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel leak in injector leak offs not bad

Pass 28 May 2019 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusted and holed

extensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to sills and underbody. o/s mirror deteriorated. rear step damaged

some rust in brake pipes. lift/wear in bottom ball joints.

wear in brake discs and spring shackle bushes. oil leak

wiper scuttle panel corroded. some travel/sponginess in brake pedal

Fail 24 May 2019 138,757 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusted and holed

extensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to sills and underbody. o/s mirror deteriorated. rear step damaged

some rust in brake pipes. lift/wear in bottom ball joints.

wear in brake discs and spring shackle bushes. oil leak

wiper scuttle panel corroded. some travel/sponginess in brake pedal

Pass 4 May 2018 136,545 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to sills and underbody. o/s mirror deteriorated. rear step damaged

park brake performance could be better,repair or adjustment required

rear exhaust bracket rusted,hole in exhaust.

some rust in brake pipes. lift/wear in front bottom ball joints

wear in brake discs and spring shackle bushes. oil leak

wiper scuttle panel corroded. some travel/sponginess in brake pedal.

Fail 3 May 2018 136,545 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

extensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to sills and underbody. o/s mirror deteriorated. rear step damaged

park brake performance could be better,repair or adjustment required

rear exhaust bracket rusted,hole in exhaust.

some rust in brake pipes. lift/wear in front bottom ball joints

wear in brake discs and spring shackle bushes. oil leak

wiper scuttle panel corroded. some travel/sponginess in brake pedal.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

extensive corrosion in inner and outer sills

lift/wear in front bottom ball joints

rear exhaust bracket rusted

rust in brake pipes

wear in brake discs and spring shackle bushes. oil leak.

wiper scuttle panel corroded. some sponginess in brake pedal.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 136,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

extensive corrosion in sills and underbody , some holes in non structural panels

n/s head aim slightly blurred

oil leak.wear in spring shackle bushes. lift in front bottom ball joints.brake pedal slightly spongy

welding repairs

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,907 miles

both bottom ball joints have some lift.oil and water leak.n/s washer jet weak

o/s hand brake reading slightly low.underside and sills has heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also extensive welding repairs

some wear in shackle bushes and brake discs.steel brake pipes have some rust

Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil/water leak. wear in shackle bushes and discs

rust in brake pipes and underbody/rust in sills and other non structural panels

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,246 miles

Oil leak

both front lower ball joints have some lift

sills corroded.n/s headlight pattern slightly blurred.o/s/r brake has a slight bind.o/s/f brake disc rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 127,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front lower ball joints have some lift

sills corroded.n/s headlight pattern slightly blurred.o/s/r brake has a slight bind.o/s/f brake disc rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,071 miles

oil leak.sills have some rust

Fail 3 May 2013 117,797 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder.rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 114,155 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.front ball joints have some wear

Pass 24 May 2011 104,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 104,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 93,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 93,307 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,025 miles

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 68,393 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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P238 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 P238 PYW, 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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P238 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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