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R495 OBF

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Purple Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

370,092 mi
Last recorded370,092 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 370,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

osf and nsf disc,s starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2015 365,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 362,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2014 362,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 359,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2012 356,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 356,897 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 355,963 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 355,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 353,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 353,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 346,061 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 346,061 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 366,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 366,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 336,402 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in all rear lower anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2007 320,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 305,969 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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R495 OBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Purple with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R495 OBF, 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 R495 OBF registered?

R495 OBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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