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R73 NRE

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

240,597 mi
Last recorded240,597 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 240,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 240,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 238,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 237,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 236,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 234,659 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 234,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 231,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 230,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 226,828 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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R73 NRE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R73 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R73 NRE?

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What year was R73 NRE registered?

R73 NRE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R73 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 NRE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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