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R794 SOY

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,912 mi
Last recorded245,912 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 SOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,824cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 245,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 245,912 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 233,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 228,786 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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R794 SOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,824cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R794 SOY, 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 R794 SOY registered?

R794 SOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R794 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 SOY 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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