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R84 CHE

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,859 mi
Last recorded52,859 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 52,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 52,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,313 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear air bag missing

Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear air bag missing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,503 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 49,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,731 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 47,686 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel spill pipe cap deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,787 miles

Front Brake discs starting to corrode

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tail light upper bulb not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,311 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lift in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm balljoints

offside rear position light upper bulb not working

Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,311 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lift in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm balljoints

offside rear position light upper bulb not working

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,938 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2014 37,333 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,333 miles

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

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,886 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face and distorted close to limit

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,357 miles

Battery insecure

Marginal pass on handbrake effort at 16%, rear brakes may require adjustment

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,287 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 12,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R84 CHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R84 CHE, 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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R84 CHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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