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P371 YGG

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,229 mi
Last recorded178,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 178,229 miles

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

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

both offside rear tyres nearing limit

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

drivers door catch loose

Fail 3 Jul 2009 178,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

both offside rear tyres nearing limit

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

drivers door catch loose

Pass 7 Jul 2008 173,331 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear lamp slight damage

Fail 7 Jul 2008 173,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2008 170,831 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 170,832 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 166,902 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 166,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 163,761 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 163,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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P371 YGG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P371 YGG, 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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P371 YGG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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