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R369 FYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,527 mi
Last recorded211,527 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 211,527 miles

brake backplates corroded

underbody corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 217,040 miles

handbrake performance only just met

offside rear inner tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 216,481 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

handbrake performance only just met

underbody dirty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 215,932 miles

footbrake has slight travel

handbrake performance only just met

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 14 Aug 2015 215,373 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 214,780 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 274,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 274,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 131,302 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 131,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 104,709 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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R369 FYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R369 FYJ, 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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How do I check the history of R369 FYJ?

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What year was R369 FYJ registered?

R369 FYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R369 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R369 FYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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