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P339 JNA

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

290,323 mi
Last recorded290,323 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 JNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 290,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 274,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 262,625 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 252,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 235,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 235,036 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 217,175 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 217,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside pad wear ind not fitted and damaged

offside rear side upper body marker lamp missing

offside side position lamp inop

slight fluffing to some passenger belts

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 205,257 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 205,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 188,548 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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P339 JNA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P339 JNA, 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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P339 JNA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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