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R958 RBY

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

287,613 mi
Last recorded287,613 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 287,613 miles

Front screen washers low output

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 20 Sep 2024 271,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 270,611 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 267,913 miles

Front lower ball joints slight play

all tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2021 267,178 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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R958 RBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R958 RBY, 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 R958 RBY registered?

R958 RBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R958 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 RBY shows 5 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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