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P265 PYW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,727 mi
Last recorded62,727 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,727 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,629 miles

srs warning lamp on

Fail 5 May 2011 60,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 19 May 2010 60,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 60,179 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

srs lamp on

Pass 15 May 2009 58,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 58,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

Pass 10 May 2008 57,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise bonnet stay not fully secured.

advise n/ss/f indicator lens loose.

advise s.r.s and e.d.c. lights on.

Fail 3 May 2008 57,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise bonnet stay not fully secured.

advise n/ss/f indicator lens loose.

advise s.r.s and e.d.c. lights on.

Pass 22 May 2007 56,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 8 May 2006 55,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 55,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front slighjtly play in steering rack

no spare tyre

off side front slightly play in steering rack

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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P265 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P265 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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P265 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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