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R160 CTW

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

448,305 mi
Last recorded448,305 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 CTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2010 448,305 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 437,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 425,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 411,838 miles

Hand Brake travel on limit

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in offside lower ball joint + joint is noisy ( advice replacement )

park brake limit only just met.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 398,412 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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R160 CTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R160 CTW, 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 R160 CTW registered?

R160 CTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R160 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 CTW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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