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R372 FYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

255,354 mi
Last recorded255,354 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 255,354 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear light panel insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2022 255,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear light panel insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2020 254,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Vehicle presented and tested as a campervan

Fail 24 Sep 2020 254,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Vehicle presented and tested as a campervan

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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R372 FYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R372 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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What year was R372 FYJ registered?

R372 FYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R372 FYJ safe to buy?

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