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R962 KCD

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,401 mi
Last recorded224,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 224,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 222,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 221,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 221,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 207,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 207,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 193,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 180,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R962 KCD 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 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 R962 KCD, 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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How do I check the history of R962 KCD?

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What year was R962 KCD registered?

R962 KCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R962 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R962 KCD shows 8 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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