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R410 EAF

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,947 mi
Last recorded292,947 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 292,947 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 289,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills rotted underside

Fail 26 May 2016 289,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills rotted underside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 283,074 miles

lower doors and sills rotted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 277,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to side wall of n/s/r tyre but not down tocords

sills corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 277,189 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to side wall of n/s/r tyre but not down tocords

sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 271,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sills rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 271,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sills rusted

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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R410 EAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R410 EAF, 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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R410 EAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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