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R212 OKH

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 OKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2007 490,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 490,893 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake hoses cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake cable corrded on n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2006 453,792 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 453,792 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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R212 OKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R212 OKH, 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 R212 OKH registered?

R212 OKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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