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R969 KCD

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,141 mi
Last recorded222,141 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 222,141 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 222,127 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 217,902 miles

REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOW >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Fail 23 Oct 2014 217,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 214,790 miles

REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 5 Jul 2013 214,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 211,451 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 211,446 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 208,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 208,189 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 204,848 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 204,820 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 196,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 178,038 miles

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.

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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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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R969 KCD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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