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P252 PYW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s st/arms

Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,295 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,097 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 95,077 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,924 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

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

parking brake low reading

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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P252 PYW 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 63.6%.

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 P252 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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P252 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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