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R26 YOE

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,146 mi
Last recorded188,146 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 188,146 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 187,828 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 171,463 miles

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

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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R26 YOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R26 YOE, 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 R26 YOE registered?

R26 YOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R26 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 YOE shows 3 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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