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R671 GRO

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 GRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,567 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 83,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,325 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 70,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R671 GRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R671 GRO, 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 R671 GRO registered?

R671 GRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R671 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 GRO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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