MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecuer
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecuer
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P331 TUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P331 TUM, 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 P331 TUM registered?
P331 TUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 5 February 1997.
Is P331 TUM safe to buy?
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