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R36 BKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,545 mi
Last recorded184,545 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 BKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,545 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroding

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Pass 25 Jul 2014 183,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve slightly stiff

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 183,528 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 8 Aug 2012 180,738 miles

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

barrery insecure

offside rear hand brake effort slightly low

slight play in both front suspsension lower arm ball joints

slight play in front anti-roll bar link rod bushes

slight play in offside front steering rack track rod inner ball joint

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2011 180,175 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel return pipes wet at fuel rail

Pass 21 Jan 2009 178,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 174,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 166,942 miles

Battery insecure

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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R36 BKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R36 BKP, 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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R36 BKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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