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R359 XOH

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

385,287 mi
Last recorded385,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 XOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 385,287 miles

Battery insecure-may fail next mot.Towbar wiring insecure/no fog light in wiring-may fail next mot.

Slight lift both front lower suspension ball joints.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 385,287 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure-may fail next mot.Towbar wiring insecure/no fog light in wiring-may fail next mot.

Slight lift both front lower suspension ball joints.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 334,680 miles

Some lift to both front lower ball joints.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 312,718 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 312,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 291,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 291,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 265,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 265,760 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 231,402 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 231,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 194,948 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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R359 XOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R359 XOH, 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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R359 XOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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