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R362 KMJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

407,319 mi
Last recorded407,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 KMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 407,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bumb stop mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 407,318 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bumb stop mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 400,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 400,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 390,671 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 390,330 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 382,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 382,268 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 377,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 377,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 371,108 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 371,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 363,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 363,174 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 353,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 338,692 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 338,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 321,935 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 321,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 303,389 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 303,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 303,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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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R362 KMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R362 KMJ, 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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R362 KMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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