MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
advisorys attatched
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R56 EWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R56 EWS, 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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How do I check the history of R56 EWS?
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What year was R56 EWS registered?
R56 EWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R56 EWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R56 EWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R56 EWS have outstanding finance?
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