MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)
Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
small crack in screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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R809 HAP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R809 HAP, 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 R809 HAP registered?
R809 HAP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R809 HAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R809 HAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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