MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOW >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOW >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED
REAR DISCS WORN
Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
REAR DISCS WORN
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R969 KCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R969 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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What year was R969 KCD registered?
R969 KCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R969 KCD safe to buy?
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