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R158 JYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,869 mi
Last recorded71,869 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2011 71,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,205 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 101,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,171 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 94,143 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,898 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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R158 JYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 206,546 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 R158 JYJ, 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 28 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 R158 JYJ registered?

R158 JYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R158 JYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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