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R526 MES

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,280 mi
Last recorded57,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,280 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

nearside rear side marker light not working

offside front side marker light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 103,981 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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R526 MES is a 1997 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 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,231 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 R526 MES, 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 29 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 R526 MES registered?

R526 MES is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R526 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 MES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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